Suggest Remedy For Burning Pain In Upper Arm

Posted on Sat, 21 Feb 2015

Question: I'm experiencing a burning pain in my left upper arm. I am 61 years old. I had shoulder surgery in this arm a year ago. I Was fully rehabbed and free from pain. Could this be related to shoulder or something else? I also suffer from acid reflux. Not sure we're to start. Pain seems to be getting more frequent.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Hasabe (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
provide some more information

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for your faith in the health care Magic.

I have gone through your question and I understood your problem.

Acid reflux has nothing to do with this pain.You can manage it by Intravenous pantoprazole treatment under supervision.
For commenting about arm pain, I would like to know

what was the reason for surgery and which surgery you have undergone?

also is this pain associated with movement or its there at rest as well?

was there any trauma recently?

Waiting for your answers . Thank you.

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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Hasabe (20 hours later)

Surgery was for fracture in shoulder and multiple tares due to dislocation. Arm hurts at rest. Pain lasts anywhere from a few minutes to ten mins or so. There has been no recent injuries. This came out of blue. Has been for the last week or two. Seems to be getting worse.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Hasabe (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
consult your operating surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hey thanks for revert.

My diagnosis for this is you must have got damaged nerves during your previous operation which is causing you this pain.I will suggest you to consult with your operating surgeon as soon as possible. There's no other differential diagnosis for this from my side.

I hope my answer was helpful for you . Dont forget to close the discussion.Thank you.
DR . XXXXXXX HASABE

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