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What Causes Pain Between Arms And Shoulder?
I woke up one morning about 3 months ago with pain in my left arm between my shoulder and elbow. The pain is on the outside of my arm and extends to my elbow. As I move my arm the pains get worse. I saw the doctor who treated my broken leg and he gave me a steroid injection in the back of my shoulder about a month ago. Almost immediately after the shot the pain in my shoulder and arm was gone, but after about 3 weeks it started to return. Any ideas?
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
Hello,
Your symptoms are indicative of osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease or arthritis, etc. The said underlying medical conditions will cause pain radiating from the shoulders, to elbow and arthritis. It causes symptoms like swelling, reduced mobility, and reduced shoulder function or movement.
You can take NSAIDs, one stat when needed to get rid of the pain, inflammation and swelling. You can spray Volini on the affected area to help relieve pain. The treating doctor may recommend steroid shots to relieve pain and discomfort. However, get X-ray and CT / MRI done, get examined by an orthopedist to rule out dislocation, fracture, or any underlying medical condition causing symptoms.
You will be accordingly treated. Get clinically examined by a cardiologist, to rule out any developing coronary artery disease, get evaluated and get done all required cardiac function tests, along with stress tests, echocardiography, EKG, etc., done. Your treatment will depend on the pathology diagnosed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms are indicative of osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease or arthritis, etc. The said underlying medical conditions will cause pain radiating from the shoulders, to elbow and arthritis. It causes symptoms like swelling, reduced mobility, and reduced shoulder function or movement.
You can take NSAIDs, one stat when needed to get rid of the pain, inflammation and swelling. You can spray Volini on the affected area to help relieve pain. The treating doctor may recommend steroid shots to relieve pain and discomfort. However, get X-ray and CT / MRI done, get examined by an orthopedist to rule out dislocation, fracture, or any underlying medical condition causing symptoms.
You will be accordingly treated. Get clinically examined by a cardiologist, to rule out any developing coronary artery disease, get evaluated and get done all required cardiac function tests, along with stress tests, echocardiography, EKG, etc., done. Your treatment will depend on the pathology diagnosed.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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