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Weakness in right hand and pain increases when I start working in my system.I can feel the pain when I touch back of my upper arms

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Does it hurt on your neck as well… does it increases when u move ur neck… do u feel numbness in your hand ? ...  Read More

A little workload causes irritation in arms , shoulders and legs and thighs sometimes and in upper back too.

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Get your serum vitamin D3 levels checked. For further consultation, connect directly through Practo consultation Regards Dr Suman Mohan ...  Read More

IAM ALWAYS GETTING PAIN IN MY UPPER BACK, SHOULDER AND BOTH ARMS. IAM HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR MORE THAN 3 YEARS. NOW IT IS PAINING FREQUENTLY.

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It seems postural backache. Because of continuous sitting infront of computer in wrong postures or not maintaining proper postures while doing anything puts extra loads on spine and weakens the surrou ...  Read More

Hi, i have numbness in upper back, shoulders and arms. Is this anything to be worried about? Can this be signs of heart attack or stroke?

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Hello Since when are you facing these problems Dr Verma General physician and Consultant physician HIV AIDS in govt center and sexually transmitted disease or sex realted problems under NACO ...  Read More

I have a severe pain in my shoulder, muscles and arms. I guess it is because of strain. I don't know how to cure.

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Can frozen shoulder extend down the arms? I'm diabetic and is having severe pain from shoulders down to the arms

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Dear Respected I have gone through your problems. Neck problem to be ruled out also. For more clear advice I need to examine you in details along with some investigation like x ray and blood test. Rev ...  Read More

Hello I have a question I have like what looks like a purplish bruising/rash on my upper forearms by my shoulders but I don't know what it is

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Cannot comment until I see the rashes. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ...  Read More

Hi, since past few days im experiencing pain in both shoulder joints, arms and calf. I feel tired throughout the day. Also having pain in upper corner of chest muscles both sides. Need help

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May be due to work exhaustion or stress ...  Read More

I am suffering from acne on back, arms and shoulder and on face also. I am facing this problem since last 15 days.

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You are suffering from what Dermatologist call tropical acne. In this condition, pimples erupt on the back and shoulder area which then subside after few days with pigmentation. The treatment is not v ...  Read More

Why our upper arms looks so fatty. Whats the reason behind this? Need some solution to reduce this fatty skin

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You need to take high fiber low fat diet. do arm exercise daily.ask me directly for customized diet plan for you. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am writing about a skin concern on my upper arms. I did my first ever body waxing on 12th September. About 5 days later, from last week onwards, I started noticing very small, rough bumps on both upper arms which look like "chicken skin". The texture feels rough and bumpy to touch. There is mild redness but no severe itching, no pus

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Yes l, you are right. It could be post-wax Folliculitis or KP. But you need to get it thoroughly checked by a dermatologist. And secondly, yes there are treatment options available and ways to prevent ...  Read More

Hello, i had UTI about 2 months ago and was also having frequent urge for poop. Bacteria was e coli and resistant to most of antibiotics without even taking. Doctor used meropenem twice a day. The left pelvic hip bone pain was gone but now i have ache above belly button and left side of upper abdomen and nausea feel. Also i feel a heavyness near le

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Can be a repeat uti.check urine routine and culture sensitivity Do a scan ofwhole abdomenincluding kidneys and see a nephrologist if there’s any problem ...  Read More

From last 2 month I am feeling bilateral shoulders pain and upper arm and palm pain ( feels swell) , Consulted with rhumetologist he advised to do ANCA test and ultrasound of shoulders , both are quite normal , esr crp also normal , deflacort 6 mg prescribed , it gives me relief , after quitting pain again hurting , My other test RA ANTI CCP ANA

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Your investigations do not point to a definite autoimmune rheumatic disease at present. As your symptoms persist and recur after stopping steroids, I recommend a repeat rheumatology review for a deta ...  Read More

In March 2026, I started Atorlip-F (atorvastatin + fenofibrate) and took it for about one month. In April 2026, I developed sudden, severe, bilateral shoulder, upper arm, biceps, and palm pain, which has persisted. My investigations so far include: ANCA (PR3): Negative ESR and CRP: Normal (including previous tests over the last 5 years) Ultrasound

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If it has started after taking atorvastatin tablet - it could be statin induced myopathy. As all other inflammatory tests and autoimmune workup is negative, u can stop statin and consider alternative ...  Read More

I am suffering upper neck and shoulder pain from 5 years due to this don't get proper sleep and low concentrate,and digestive and low sexual desires issues

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This can be resolve with manual therapy and required nutritional supplement followed by progressive resistance exercises. Hole process may take 3 to 6 month 1 month manual therapy After that exercis ...  Read More

My upper body looks very slim . M 39 year old female. Does gym cause any issue like breast hardenning .. if i stop doing it any point of time , it will cause issue

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Don’t worry, hitting the gym won’t cause breast hardening. It actually helps with overall body strength and health. ...  Read More

I have pain in upper arms and knucles, hands, it lasts for almost more than a week, goes away itself then comes back after a month or later. what might b the reason

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Vitamin deficiency ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, After a long time, yesterday I played cricket and badminton rigorously for almost 2 hours. I bowled with a lot of force. Today I am feeling muscular pain in right arm, shoulder and legs which makes me feel lethargic. Plz suggest some good pain killer for this.

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Since last evening I have been having chest (upper part) right side ache, pain and feel stiff along with shoulder or joining and back part of shoulder too that is connected with back and hand. It gets worsen when I move, walk or do some minor activity by right hand also pain when inhale and exhale sometimes not always but many times and it scares m

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The upper body pain and the dizziness and stiffness of shoulders maybe due to cervical spondylosis and needs to be confirmed with a DXR OF C-SPINE but nevertheless we can start TAB PEA PLUS once after ...  Read More

So, I was on this medicine dulane m ( duloxetine + vitamin b12), it helped with my chronic back pain, knee pain , around 55 percent of pain was gone but I still have pain, and taking those tablets isn't helping, I have chronic shoulder pain, and slightly in my upper back and spine. What should I do?

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Get shoulder mri if chronic pain is there ...  Read More

I have extreme pain in upper back which sometimes leads to pain in upper arms as well. It started when I slept on a new mattress. But I have tried changing the mattresses and it doesn't seem to go away. It's been around 5 days The pain starts in the neck as well when I try to stretch it

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During sleep we might attain wrong postures that lead to pain in the morning.In this case you can do some mobility exercises like trunk rotation or other spinal mobility exercises. Try to apply a hea ...  Read More

Sir , my thumb joint is paining so much , when I woke up yesterday, it's unbearable, my arms and my shoulders all are connected in pain. I have baby 1.5 years old , I m worried, surgery to nhi hogi please reply or it's common

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Cervical radiculopathy Maintain neck in straight posture and avoid forward bending Use cell phone laptop device at eye level don't bend neck more than 10 degrees Do hot fomentation Consult orthopa ...  Read More

Hello, i am 38 years male having pain in both arms that some time radiate to the shoulder and some time below elbows, I got done ecg also which is normal. Pain is since last 15 days with no other symptoms earlier pain was under rib cage and in chest both side also which is not now. Please advise medicines.

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Before two year in mri mild pid in C5 C6 C7 was diagnosed,four year passed away I feel pain in left shoulder upper chest , I have done ECG a lot time every time it comes normal , i want to know can cervical can cause the chest and left arm pain

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Cervical Spondylosis can cause that kind of pain. Pain usually starts and radiates from cervical region to your arms and chest too. But pls consult a doctor to confirm. ...  Read More

Shoulder ache on right side. When movement the pain is more.Taking homoeopathic medicine rhus tox 200.Turning from one side to other side pains more.when in relaxing position no pain

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I have pain in my right shoulder from 6 months. My shoulder hurts everytime I raise my hand above my head I can't touch my right upper arm to my right side ear. Please suggest me a exercise

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Consult with nearby physical therapist, electrotherapy is needed with exercises. Apply hot pack twice a day. ...  Read More

Hi I am having loose motion for 3 days. For first two days i had loose motion for couple of times however yesterday it was very frequent. Also i started having stomach ache(upper abdomen).

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From last one week, I have pain in my upper back, shoulder and neck. It has now moved to the back of my skull and is causing headache. I am taking painkillers but not much relief. It is subsiding for sometime but again coming back. What should I do? I have no another symptoms.

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It may be because of cercical problem.. get xray of cervical spine done ...  Read More

Hi, I am suffering from constant upper back pain in shoulders, between shoulder blades and in upper spine starting from neck from last 5-6 months. Apart from that I feel heart palpitations many times on exertion mostly. Sometimes I get shooting shock kind of pain while walking which and goes away within seconds. I am really scared if this all is re

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Hello, From 2 days I get intermittent pain between shoulder and upper chest. I went to nearby hospital and took ECG, have attached here. The doctor said no issues, but still continues to at times. Should I go for further tests? Any medication recommended?

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ECG is normal. Get an Echo and Treadmill test. ...  Read More

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