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What Causes Severe Pain In Arm Along With Restricted Movement?
I have pretty severe pain in my right arm. Range of motion is limited. Pain is severe. No trauma. Onset has been gradual. I know it s probably a muscle strain. But I have had a quadruple bypass and I am also having minor chest pain under my left pectoral. But then again my whole body aches like I m coming down with the flu. Should I be worried?
Fri, 25 Sep 2015
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,
I have read your query and understand your concern.
As you have mentioned you have pain in your right arm to chest side which was gradual in onset without any trauma or injury.
Here, I would like to know that whether you have any history of diabetes or thyroid illnesses or any blunt hit to the arm?
There could be either muscle sprain or pull but needs to be evaluated further if it is troublesome.
The initial treatments for all these are,
1. Avoid repetitive overhead or arm activities
2. Do not carry any heavy object or bag on affected shoulder or arm.
3. Apply ice packs for about 15 minutes twice or thrice daily.
4. If you have learned how to do exercises then continue with that it's could be effective .
5. Apply diclofenac based topical ointment which is more effective than paracetamol based.(available over the counter)
6. Also you can take oral pain killers if pain is very severe.
7.Re-nerve Plus,as it is just a multivitamin supplement which is good for nerves (more useful in diabetic patients).
If still pain is persisting then proper examination of arm with right shoulder joint is required to find the exact cause and if needed x ray and MRI should be done.
You can consult nearby doctor or orthopedician who can write X-ray and MRI of the shoulder after taking complete history and thoroughly clinical examination.
Thanks and Regards,
Welcome to health care magic,
I have read your query and understand your concern.
As you have mentioned you have pain in your right arm to chest side which was gradual in onset without any trauma or injury.
Here, I would like to know that whether you have any history of diabetes or thyroid illnesses or any blunt hit to the arm?
There could be either muscle sprain or pull but needs to be evaluated further if it is troublesome.
The initial treatments for all these are,
1. Avoid repetitive overhead or arm activities
2. Do not carry any heavy object or bag on affected shoulder or arm.
3. Apply ice packs for about 15 minutes twice or thrice daily.
4. If you have learned how to do exercises then continue with that it's could be effective .
5. Apply diclofenac based topical ointment which is more effective than paracetamol based.(available over the counter)
6. Also you can take oral pain killers if pain is very severe.
7.Re-nerve Plus,as it is just a multivitamin supplement which is good for nerves (more useful in diabetic patients).
If still pain is persisting then proper examination of arm with right shoulder joint is required to find the exact cause and if needed x ray and MRI should be done.
You can consult nearby doctor or orthopedician who can write X-ray and MRI of the shoulder after taking complete history and thoroughly clinical examination.
Thanks and Regards,
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