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What would cause pain in right shoulder to radiate down the right arm?

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Most likely : Tendonitis of the rotator cuff, or bursitis of the shoulder, the pain usually shot down to the arm like you describe.

Answered 6/1/2013

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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Arthritis,bursitis : Tendinitis, pinched nerve etc are possibilities. Take care!

Answered 1/26/2018

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