A 40-year-old member asked:
sudden sharp right arm pain, what to do?
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Dr. Peter Tomaselloanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
See below: Arm pain is a vague complaint . Neck problems are often associated . A thorough history and exam with xrays if indicated . Seek an orthopaedic surgeon specialized in spine . Just because he is a surgeon , he 'll try to exhaust all conservative treatment before surgery . Do not get your neck manipulated . Examination of the arm , in itself for pathologic findings as there are numerous areas in the arm form hand and wrist that can cause symptomatology can you elaborate on the exact location of your pain quality quantity chronology setting alleviating and aggravating factors and associated manifestations.
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A male asked about a female:
What causes striking upper right arm pain?
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Dr. John Michalskianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 36 years experience
Upper arm pain: Consider referred cervical pain, referred heart problems, sprains, strains, rotator cuff tendonitis or tearing. Most ominous would be the one related to the heart. Check with er or your pcp asap for this.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What it means to get right arm pain?
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Dr. Mark Gallandanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 32 years experience
Many things: This could be due to many things including originating in the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand. It could also be muscular, bony, tendonus, or neurologic in nature. See an orthopedist for evaluation to see what is causing your pain.
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A 35-year-old female asked about a member:
I have a lump in right arm and the pain goes allbehind my bust and under my arm pit?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Get checked: The lump needs evaluation and management and pain medications.
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