A 39-year-old member asked:
can severe coughing due to choking cause bilateral arm pain?
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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered
Orthopedic Surgery 25 years experience
Possibly: Severe coughing could conceivably lead to a cervical disc herniation which could then cause bilateral arm pain. This can be diagnosed on mri, so see your physician if symptoms persist.
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