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A member asked:

Can bicep tendonitis make my arm feel weak? i can still move it but it just feels weaker and heavier. i am 21 how can i tell the difference between this and a stroke?

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Dr. Daniela Torres answered

Specializes in Medicina General

See below : Yes, it can be causing those symptoms. A stroke is very uncommon in people your age with no history of cardiologic/vascular illness.

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/28/2019

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