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How Can severe Sharp Arm Pain Be Treated?
Good morning I have been haveing right arm pain for a while now. My arm feel heavy and aches and a lot weaker. Last night on opening just the kitchen drawer which isn t heavy or awkward my wrist cracked I heard it and my wrist and fingers were in agony. Now I can t make a fist or bend my fingers fully it hurts to try and they are so stiff. I can t see any swelling. I am just 41 years of age. And female. Gastric sleeve patient take thyroxin ramapril iron and have B12 injections every 12 weeks. The tips of my fingers feel numb like pins and needles
Wed, 24 Oct 2018
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to trauma.
An X-ray is needed to confirm the diagnosis and exclude any fracture.
Meanwhile, I suggest you to use anti-inflammatory medication for the pain such as Ibuprofen.A visit at an orthopedist is necessary to evaluate the situation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to trauma.
An X-ray is needed to confirm the diagnosis and exclude any fracture.
Meanwhile, I suggest you to use anti-inflammatory medication for the pain such as Ibuprofen.A visit at an orthopedist is necessary to evaluate the situation.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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