Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Persistent Pain In Right Shoulder Radiating Towards Middle Of Arm?

Hi. My mom is 65 years old and has a lot of pain on her right shoulder and down to her mid-arm. The pain has been getting worse since the onset two days ago and she now has constant pain and cannot lift her arm. She fell on her side three weeks ago, not sure if that is related. Should she go to the ER or can she wait to see a doctor on Monday.
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
Report Abuse
Radiologist,  's  Response
Hi
I have gone through your condition.your having pain in shoulder and arm and not able to lift arm,the possibilities are adhesive capsulitis & supraspinitis tendinitis. There is no emergency in both of these.best thing is to differentiate among both these by clinical eaminarion & imaging like ultrasonogram ,MRI shoulder basedon this treatment plans are indicated like physiotherapy ,ultasound guided injection of anesthetics to get releif from pain.
Thank u
With best regards
Vasundhara
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Persistent Pain In Right Shoulder Radiating Towards Middle Of Arm?

Hi I have gone through your condition.your having pain in shoulder and arm and not able to lift arm,the possibilities are adhesive capsulitis & supraspinitis tendinitis. There is no emergency in both of these.best thing is to differentiate among both these by clinical eaminarion & imaging like ultrasonogram ,MRI shoulder basedon this treatment plans are indicated like physiotherapy ,ultasound guided injection of anesthetics to get releif from pain. Thank u With best regards Vasundhara