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I am having sharp shooting in middle of forearm from 1 week. It comes and pricks like in rhythm of pulse for a minute or 2 . Is it because of any nerve entrapment.. I sometimes get even when I wake up from sleep

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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app ...  Read More

In my neck,one forearm,one hip there is a lump ,and the shooting pain all over body but pain is temporary comes and goes,lump are painless it's like thickening of a skin not exactly lump.what it is.It is serious condition or what.

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Both are most likely unrelated. Could just be a lipoma but get them evaluated ...  Read More

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My forearm is in constant shooting pain and everytime I stretch it, it hurts like hell

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Kindly elaborate your pain .since when r u suffering and when is the pain more ,is it in the morning or evening .r u studying or doing job. Do u play outdoor games ,if yes then kindly mention the gam ...  Read More

I have a pain in my forearm that has been there for a week. No trauma. Some swelling. Attended GP on Tuesday and was prescribed flucloxacillin due to high temperature alongside pain. Pain has not decreased and today has gotten significantly worse. This is in my forearm, elbow and now also my armpit. There is a constant dull ache and every so often

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May be sprain or nerve pain Need to examine by specialist ...  Read More

I had a shooting pain for a second on the right side of a bladder cnt sleep whole night. I already had an hernia operation on the left side of the testis

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Hi, u should visit n meet doctor to itself examine n start treatment. ...  Read More

I am having constant pain in my forearm region for a long time, about 5 months. What can be the reason? What should I do?please answer

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Hello.......i can understand your pain. long term pain in forearm has many reason, could be hairline fracture of bone, ligament tear, muscle pain, vascular pain. You should show this to ort ...  Read More

Internal pain extends through out inner forearm and part of the palm. Swelling of mid part of forearm and palm and fingers

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Hi...., Pain in the forearm can arise from injury or inflammation that affects any of the tissues of the forearm, including the muscles, bones, blood vessels, tendons, and skin.... Treatment for forea ...  Read More

Experiencing prolonged pain in the left Forearm( for over12 hours), and a little swelling. Not quite sure about the cause.

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Need further details ...  Read More

I have forearm pain when I try to pinch or press. Mostly happens when I use my index finger, I get pain.

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Inflammation around the tendons of your finger can cause this pain. Try taking otc pain medication. If the pain doesn't subside please meet an orthopedic doctor close-by ...  Read More

Having pain in my left forearm feels like a Charlie horse. It comes and goes but doesnt staying away very long.

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There isn't sufficient information to give you a specific diagnosis. I would advise you to visit the orthopedician so that you can be examined and undergo the proper investigations to find the underly ...  Read More

From today morning I have been getting pain at the back of forearm on a particular spot and pain increases when I press it.I didn't had any injury on the site and I think there is also little bit swelling in the area.I have attached the photo of the area whefe I am experiencing pain.What to do?

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Is the pain increase with wrist movement ? Mark the site of pain ? ...  Read More

Today I noticed a small lump on my forearm. It feels movable under inside my skin and I'm not actually feeling pain for it but whenever I try to push the lump it gives me uneasy sensation and a slight stiffness. What the small lump could be and will it go away its own ?

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You need physical examination ...  Read More

I have pain in my forearms (both) , from past one month, not continuous pain but sometimes when I lift something , I used to go to gym which i am not going from 4 weeks , took some medicines like tendocare but no relief :)

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Do Lab Test, Sr Calcium, vitamin D, Vitamin B12 ...  Read More

My forearm is swollen and warm after doing a shot of meth. It hurts to touch and I'm worried. What can I do to help the pain and swelling

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Kindly contact personally for detailed assistance ...  Read More

I have this sharp shooting pain in my head for over a week now. It's not continuous but it's kinda sudden. Only strong pain killer is helping . I don't know what is this?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

There are multiple scars on my forearm from various sources. Are there any way to fade away these scar marks

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How old they are ...  Read More

I have been experiencing a dull ache and soreness/weakness, primarily in my bicep area, back of bicep, muscle above the elbow, shoulder and upper half of my forearm for around 30 days now. Initially it started with my left arm, but recently right arm also showing similar symptoms. Mild weakness somewhat extends to the pinky and ring finger areas (

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Can be nerve compression Get emg- ncs study of affected limb ...  Read More

There is unshape mole on my shoulder and I m continuous pain in my back forearm .. Now Inlearned it that unshape mole is somewhere can lead to skin cancer .. kindly check once and help

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Two weeks back I noticed a small lump in my forearm under the skin beside a vein. Its not always visible neither palpable. However if I keep the hand in a specific position it pops up and palpable. It can be pressed downward and the skin above it can be moved, also when I move the finger above the lump it seems to move (though I'm not quite sure).

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It might be lipoma and sabecous cyst ...  Read More

My mother has a deep shooting pain in neck and twisted nerve pain in left arm. She visited hospital and used couple tablets but no reduction in pain. What should be next steps

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

I got a Tetanus Toxoid shot today but after that I have been having mild pain in my forearm and wrist. Usually the pain is near the shoulder region where injection is given. Did the person hit or damage a nerve while giving injection or does this indicate something serious or of concern? I am getting the pain in top area of my forearm & the wri

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Give cold compression ...  Read More

I accidentally put my forearm on my wife's hair straightener and it burned that area but i didnt feel any pain... i read online that only 3rd degree burn doesn't pain and need skin grafting otherwiseit coukd be dangerous. I have stiff sensation in the area but not pain. It is small, not a very huge area, Probably around 1.5 inch long. does it requi

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This will heal on its own. Use silverex ointment. Pls don't worry. ...  Read More

Having a sharp shooting kind of pain like it'll last for few seconds but will be very painful occurs randomly but will be too much painful but once after few seconds it'll be gone , the pain will be like some kind of sudden pain . This pain will be occurring on the left side of the head in just one spot that is just a spot of back side of the head

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It will need further history details and clinical examination,kindly contact any nearby neurologist ...  Read More

I observed if I have been standing for long hours my back hurts in a peculiar way. It radiates pain and it is like I am facing current sort of. What can be the reason ?

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Nerve compression because of slip disc Get mri to confirm it ...  Read More

I experienced shooting pain on the outside of my left thigh (precisely, where wrist would touch left thigh while standing). It does not seem to be a muscle pain, and I only experience it for a second or two and then it vanishes. Had a few of these 2 second episodes yesterday night, and then experienced a couple of these today afternoon. The pain is

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It seems to be Sciatica. You need to get an MRI of lumbosacral spine and visit a orthopaedician. ...  Read More

I had been diagnosed with typhoid which cured but now I am having numbness in feet n leg and sometimes hand pain and numbness . My doctor told that I am having b12 deficiency and gave me some tablets and injection which is to be taken for a month ... Just want to confirm if it's not any neurological issue with me?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

Hello I have got pain in my heel while waking up in morning and also got pain lower side of heel while walking sometimes shooting pain underneath of heel.

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It's plantar fascitis Wear soft cushion foot ware like MCR chappals or sketchers Avoid barefoot walking even at home Take pain medication and do hot water fomentation ...  Read More

From past weeks I am feeling mild pain in my left forearm occasionally and it goes away and comeback usually and I also feel some point type pain in neck left area and sometimes I feel like my left side jaw is tighten but its very mild not severe what is it about?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

For the last 3 yrs she has been having pain under the nose. She gets lot of relief when she uses chlorhexidine mouthwash. Our dentist rules out dental problem.The condition is correlated with dry mouth. The pain gets triggered with exposure to chill air. Neurologist says it could be a mild version of trigeminal neuralgia.However she is pain-free so

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Definitely points towards trigeminal neuralgia. Kindly take an instant consultation for immediate relief and proper diagnosis. ...  Read More

My mom has recently been experiencing a sharp shooting pain in the knee. This happens when she's standing, sitting, and also when she's sleeping. She's been going for physiotherapy daily and applying heat twice at home. This started recently, around 4 days back. We're going to consult an Ortho but would like have some expert advice/opinion on the

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Requires clinical examination and relevant imaging. Need to differentiate a low back pain radiating to the knee vs Knee pain. ...  Read More

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