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Severe left arm pain
My mom is experiencing left arm pain since last 5days.pain starting from shoulder upto elbow.paim increasing when arm putting down
Small Brown color bruise is there on forearm No pain when lying down on bed and morning time.
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Might be something related to muscular but better to take consultation, considering the age.kindly directly consult on Practo
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Doesn’t look like heart problem
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Safety wise get one ECG and BP checked
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It may be cellulitis
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Most likely causes (based on pattern):
1) Shoulder tendinitis / rotator cuff strain – Pain increases when arm hangs down, better in morning/lying down.
2) Minor muscle strain – Especially with a bruise on forearm.
3) Biceps tendinitis – Pain from shoulder to elbow.
Red flags NOT suggested here: No numbness, no chest pain, no weakness → heart-related pain unlikely.
What to do
Rest the arm, avoid lifting.
Warm compress 2–3 times/day.
Topical gel: Diclofenac gel 3–4 times/day.
Oral pain relief: Paracetamol if needed.
Check neck—sometimes cervical spondylosis causes similar pain.
When to worry
If numbness/tingling, increasing weakness, or severe swelling appears.
If pain persists >7–10 days → get shoulder X-ray or USG shoulder.
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Doesn't look like a cardiac issue . But more musculoskeletal or nerve related injury.Kindly consult for further evaluation and treatment.
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Get an ECG due to her age first. Needs physical examination at your local doctor and may need X rays and or blood work including CBP+Clotting+CK
All the best.
J G S R (online) clinic
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Details needed.. connect on practo
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Does the bruise blanch on pressure? Is it painful? Is she on some blood thinning drug like aspirin?
Answer to these questions would be useful to help her to heal.
For pain , give her tab zerodol sp one every 8 hours for 4 days
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Ultracet p two times a day after food
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. MD Safdar
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Patna
Most probably a musculoskeletal issue.
Is there any history of injury?
If any history just give her a painkiller and take proper rest it will be fine in few days.
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Please consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food .
Water intake more
Do connect and
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Dr. Laxmi Koppishetty
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Could be due to various reasons, need physical examination
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kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Syed Jawwad Hashmi
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Rule out cardiac condition and consult physically
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Dr. Abhishek Anand
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
The pattern of your mother’s pain suggests a musculoskeletal or nerve-related cause, not a heart problem. Pain that starts from the shoulder and goes down to the elbow, becomes worse when the arm is hanging down, and improves when lying in bed or in the morning is typical of shoulder muscle strain, cervical nerve irritation, or mild tendon inflammation. The small brown bruise on the forearm is likely from a minor unnoticed injury and is not dangerous unless it becomes larger or painful.
Because the pain is position-dependent and not associated with chest discomfort, breathlessness, sweating, or weakness, it does not fit the pattern of cardiac pain. Most likely causes include:
Rotator cuff strain
Shoulder tendonitis
Cervical radiculitis (pinched nerve in the neck)
Simple muscle overuse or sleeping in an awkward position
Next Steps
Apply a warm compress to the shoulder 2–3 times a day.
Use a topical gel (diclofenac gel) gently over the painful area.
A short course of a mild pain-reliever like paracetamol if needed.
Avoid lifting weight or overhead activities for a few days.
Gentle shoulder and neck stretching can help reduce stiffness.
Health Tips
Kindly seek a doctor’s examination
If pain increases rather than improves after 3–5 days
there is swelling, redness, or spreading bruising
If the hand becomes numb or weak, pain becomes severe. Good luck!
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
May be due to claudication... consult for further evaluation
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