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What Causes Tenderness And Burning Sensation In The Shoulder?
Brief Answer:
Possible diagnosis: Sub acromial bursitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Tenderness and burning sensation is the shoulder is suggestive of possible subacromial bursitis. Subacromial bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa (fluid-filled sac) that cushions between the muscles and bones.
You can apply ice on the affected shoulder, take adequate rest, take Ibuprofen for pain relief.
Physical examination and X-ray of affected joint (to rule out other pathologies) can confirm the diagnosis.
In most cases, the pain will subside in a few weeks with NSAIDs alone. However, in some persistent cases, a steroid injection into the affected joint may be necessary.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Possible diagnosis: Sub acromial bursitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Tenderness and burning sensation is the shoulder is suggestive of possible subacromial bursitis. Subacromial bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa (fluid-filled sac) that cushions between the muscles and bones.
You can apply ice on the affected shoulder, take adequate rest, take Ibuprofen for pain relief.
Physical examination and X-ray of affected joint (to rule out other pathologies) can confirm the diagnosis.
In most cases, the pain will subside in a few weeks with NSAIDs alone. However, in some persistent cases, a steroid injection into the affected joint may be necessary.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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