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I have shoulder pain since 6 months and doctor refferd to ultrasound scan,it has shown that minimal effusion around biceps tendon.what is the treatmen?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

The finding: may represent mild biceps tendinitis and properly placed injection of cortisone may be helpful (as well as some focused Physical Therapy! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 1/20/2018

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