
Suggest Treatment For Stiffness And Dull Pain In Hands

Rupture of long head of biceps tendon
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
According to the history you have provided you seem to be suffering from rupture of long head of biceps tendon.
This can occur with lifting heavy weights, overuse, older age, steroid shots.
I advise you to apply ice to the painful area and take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day for a week. Give rest to your arm. Avoid weight lifting of any sort.
Usually surgery is not required in low demand individuals but athletes who do throwing activities require surgery. The procedure is a key hole arthroscopic repair of the torn tendon back to the shoulder bone.
It is best to consult a Sports Medicine specialist for a thorough examination and necessary investigations like an MRI which will help to diagnose the problem and decide the right treatment.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available for follow up queries.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu

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