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Suggest Treatment For Extreme Pain In The Left Shoulder Which Is Sore To Touch
Question: My wife has extreme pain in her left shoulder, and the skin is warm to the touch. How should I treat it?
Brief Answer:
Shoulder bursitis treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your wife seems to be suffering from bursitis that is the inflammation of bursa due to trauma, infection or underlying rheumatoid diseases.
What you should do:
1) Rest. Don't let her move the shoulder
2) Ice compresses
3) Elevation
4) Use anti-inflammation drugs such Advil, Naproxen to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling
If she doesn't feel better go to your doctor and he can do aspiration of fluid, and injection of corticosteroids if there is no infection.
If doctor finds infection antibiotics may be needed.
Which type of antibiotics will be determined by culture of fluid.
Hope I have answered your questions.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Shoulder bursitis treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your wife seems to be suffering from bursitis that is the inflammation of bursa due to trauma, infection or underlying rheumatoid diseases.
What you should do:
1) Rest. Don't let her move the shoulder
2) Ice compresses
3) Elevation
4) Use anti-inflammation drugs such Advil, Naproxen to reduce inflammation, pain and swelling
If she doesn't feel better go to your doctor and he can do aspiration of fluid, and injection of corticosteroids if there is no infection.
If doctor finds infection antibiotics may be needed.
Which type of antibiotics will be determined by culture of fluid.
Hope I have answered your questions.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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