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What Causes Pain In The Left Arm, Neck And Shoulders?

What kind of pain should I expect.my pain is not constant...left arm ..from neck pain takes 3 way path ,after reaches shoulder,Doug back of left arm, center of arm ,and front of arm, to my fingertips..after 3 was last night I experienced a burst on pain , itchy skin but couldn t touch it due to strong pain. Today pain is dull but always there
Thu, 29 Dec 2016
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Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I believe you may have a nerve compression problem.
Would you clarify a few things for me, please?
*how old are you?
*What is your height and weight?
*do you do any repetitive activity that involves your neck and arms?
*do you sit in front of a computer? For how long?
*Have you had any injuries or surgeries to your spine?

I recommend :
-a physician consult right away. A neurologist opinion
-x-rays of your cervical spine. An MRI, if clinically indicated.
-an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram just to make sure your heart is fine.
-blood tests (complete blood count, blood glucose levels, lipid profile, kidney and liver function tests)
-urine analysis
Based on this a diagnosis will be made.

-avoid any activity that worsens your symptoms.
If your arms swells up or your pain worsens please go to the ER right away.

Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health.
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What Causes Pain In The Left Arm, Neck And Shoulders?

Hello, Thank you for your query. I believe you may have a nerve compression problem. Would you clarify a few things for me, please? *how old are you? *What is your height and weight? *do you do any repetitive activity that involves your neck and arms? *do you sit in front of a computer? For how long? *Have you had any injuries or surgeries to your spine? I recommend : -a physician consult right away. A neurologist opinion -x-rays of your cervical spine. An MRI, if clinically indicated. -an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram just to make sure your heart is fine. -blood tests (complete blood count, blood glucose levels, lipid profile, kidney and liver function tests) -urine analysis Based on this a diagnosis will be made. -avoid any activity that worsens your symptoms. If your arms swells up or your pain worsens please go to the ER right away. Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. Wish you good health.