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What Causes Mild Pain And Swelling Of Shoulder ?

I have been experiencing slight pain in my shoulder, right at where my collar bone and shoulder meet, front and top. It has been sensitive to the touch as well. The bone is protruding a bit or swollen at the top where the collar bone and shoulder meet. I frequent the gym 2-3 times a week. I have been icing and using a heating pad. Has not gotten any better, seems to be getting worse. Tonight after icing I have noticed the muscle on my shoulder, front inside is swollen. Any possible ideas on what I m looking at, before I go to the doctor?
Mon, 23 Mar 2015
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Dear thanks for choosing HCM.

It looks like a contusion, which is result of excessive stress in the form of physical exertion. It could be muscle, ligament , joint or a bone, as area you have mentioned has all these structures. Since you have tried icing unsuccessfully I would advise you following to come to a diagnosis
1 x ray picture of affected part
2 pain killers (ibuprofen)
3 heat therapy in place of icing
4 some rest with physiotherapy.

You will see improvement in a week.

I hope my reply will benefit you. Please write for follow up queries. I wish you rapid recovery. Kindly hit a thanks. Thank you.
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What Causes Mild Pain And Swelling Of Shoulder ?

Dear thanks for choosing HCM. It looks like a contusion, which is result of excessive stress in the form of physical exertion. It could be muscle, ligament , joint or a bone, as area you have mentioned has all these structures. Since you have tried icing unsuccessfully I would advise you following to come to a diagnosis 1 x ray picture of affected part 2 pain killers (ibuprofen) 3 heat therapy in place of icing 4 some rest with physiotherapy. You will see improvement in a week. I hope my reply will benefit you. Please write for follow up queries. I wish you rapid recovery. Kindly hit a thanks. Thank you.