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When making rapid arm movement i get a pain which inmovilices my right arm.what might be causing this extreme pain?

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

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Bursitis in shoulder: There could be a bursitis in the shoulder that is causing the problem. See a doctor or a physical therapist to get some treatment to resolve the problem.

Answered 4/20/2013

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A member asked:

When making rapid arm movement i get a pain which inmovilices my right arm.what might be causing this extreme pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Stein answered

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