NC
A 26-year-old male asked:
I have pain shooting down my arm. it feels like my arm is dislocated but i know its not. it mainly hurts when i have my arm above my heart. any explan?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jalal Zuberianswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Nerve pain: The type of pain you describe, usually results from entrapment of nerve at cervical spinal area. See your doctor for an assessment and some imaging studies if pain is persisting beyond a couple of weeks. Most beneficial in such scenarios would be to get physical therapy, which your doctor would do after making sure there is nothing else going on.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Aaron Loveanswered
Emergency Medicine 21 years experience
Nervous system: Likely a peripheral nerve is irritated, inflamed or "entrapped/compressed in ligament, tendon
or bone is most likely. These typically get better by themselves with simply resting the affected extremity, NSAIDS, splinting/wrapping are options.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated May 27, 2015
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
