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Why husband is haveing stiffness and arm pain in his left arm what should we do he don't have any health problems?

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Dr. Jonathan Kirschner answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Pinched nerve?: It could be a pinched nerve in the neck or arm, tendinitis, arthritis or bursitis and should be evaluated by a physician.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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Have him see his Doc: As he needs to be investigated for the cause of his symptoms. It could be just a shoulder sprain, or be a neck problem, or cardiac lesion. For early treatment, get him seen by his doc.

Answered 5/19/2013

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