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What doctor shall i see for a sudden arm pain that doesn't seem to have a trigger (no bruise, no accident etc)? the pain is worsened by movement and in 3 days it hasn't gone any better?

Q: what doctor shall i see for a sudden arm pain that doesn't seem to have a trigger (no bruise, no accident etc)? the pain is worsened by movement and in 3 days it hasn't gone any better?

: Your primary care doc or GP would be best to start with an exam. An urgent care center would be next. Depending on findings, further workup and a possible referral may follow.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Your primary care doc or GP would be best to start with an exam. An urgent care center would be next. Depending on findings, further workup and a possible referral may follow.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 12/1/2021

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A member asked:

What doctor shall i see for a sudden arm pain that doesn't seem to have a trigger (no bruise, no accident etc)? the pain is worsened by movement and in 3 days it hasn't gone any better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

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