South Africa
A 29-year-old female asked:
The bone on my left arm is painful, i have had no injuries and dont think its broken. what else could be the cause?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Carolyn Eatonanswered
Family Medicine 27 years experience
The initial concern is very vague - so difficult to answer without a face to face visit with a doctor to examine the area. The pain can be anything from benign over-use injury to much more concerning causes (which includes infections, cancers, auto-immune disorders, etc). Any persistent pain should be evaluated by your doctor.
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Dr. Dora Chizeaanswered
Anti-Aging Medicine 50 years experience
There are many potential causes for bone pain especially in long bones like the arms & legs. Instead of guessing a proper Medical Evaluation including appropriate imaging may be necessary to determine the cause of pain and how to resolve it.
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Last updated Mar 7, 2021
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