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What Causes Sharp Pain In Upper Left Arm Of A COPD Patient?
Hi I m 58 years old I ve been thoroughly checked for heart conditions I do have COPD but and I think just cleared just this past month of anything but I just started having some really sharp pains on my left upper arm right underneath my clavicle and I ve taken a couple of nights with us and I just took an ibuprofen can you tell me what could possibly be wrong I did just check me out and they cleared me for everything they said they would help but I don t know it just feels really strange and hurtful
As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Upper Left Arm Of A COPD Patient?
Hello, As first-line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician