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What Causes Pain And Spasms In The Right Arm?

i am 71 years old lady having pain in left arm.tight muscle spasms but sharperl no breathing problems or chest pain I do not have nausea or dizziness, I do not want to call the ambulance. it was not a good experience last time I wwent in with an asthma attack what should I do ?
Thu, 14 Mar 2019
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Hello,

Pain in the right arm can be due to:

1. Pinched nerve, strain or sprain of the muscle.
2. Tendinitis
3. Herniated discs also cause numbness, tingling or pain in the arms.
4. Autoimmune diseases like RA/OA
5. Peripheral neuropathy.

You are suggested to visit ER & get yourself physically examined. You may require to go through few blood tests to rule out RE/OA or any developing peripheral neuropathy.

Get X-ray & imaging tests (CT/MRI) done to rule out any disc problem. In the meantime you can take Acetaminophen(Tylenol) to get rid of your pain. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain And Spasms In The Right Arm?

Hello, Pain in the right arm can be due to: 1. Pinched nerve, strain or sprain of the muscle. 2. Tendinitis 3. Herniated discs also cause numbness, tingling or pain in the arms. 4. Autoimmune diseases like RA/OA 5. Peripheral neuropathy. You are suggested to visit ER & get yourself physically examined. You may require to go through few blood tests to rule out RE/OA or any developing peripheral neuropathy. Get X-ray & imaging tests (CT/MRI) done to rule out any disc problem. In the meantime you can take Acetaminophen(Tylenol) to get rid of your pain. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician