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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In The Upper Arm?

Pain and discomfort In upper arm area. The left arm for a few weeks, now. The right arm for a few days. No strenuous activity of late. Calves minor discomfort for a few months now. suffered a cut to top of foot in July resulting from a metal cemetery marker, hadn t had tetanus shot since 1990. both feet now has a going to sleep burning and stinging feeling. Take medication for blood pressure problem. Age: 55 years, 9 months.
Wed, 23 Jan 2019
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Hello,

As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.

If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In The Upper Arm?

Hello, As a first line management you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician