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I have pain in my shoulder while i lift my arm (shoulder) sideways. What's the problem? I have no pain otherwise in my shoulder.

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It may be subacromial bursitis. ...  Read More

I am having shoulder pain and unable to lift my arm. Also I am having hip pain during extertion. What is the best ayurvedic medicine or oil for this joint pain?

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Need to know more details for shoulder n hip pain ...in case of severe pain massage with oil is not advised. Asthiposhak tablet 1 bd and tab rheumalya forte 1 tab bd will help. ...  Read More

Suddenly fall down from 4ft height,Hand movement ok,pain during arm lifting,No pain during idle time

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After an injury and with pain like yours is best to get an x-ray done to rule out any fracture. If there is no fracture you can apply ice packs for 3 days. Use diclo gel and apply. Don't massage your ...  Read More

Hi, I have visited physio and I was been informed that it is a mild rotator cuff injury. However, I have been doing the exercises and the pain is still persisting. The pain starts from shoulder, goes through arm then in forearm. Any suggestions, would be helpful. Do I need to go to a GP?

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Visit a Chiropractor asap ...  Read More

Occasionally my shoulder joint pains, both left and right, alternatively. I feel a sharp pain while lifting arms on and off. I had been diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency earlier. Taking vitamin d3 pills weekly too. I also had a DNC done in mid April. Hi have two children. What can be the reason?

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It may be impingement/ bursitis. You need further evaluation consult orthopaedic doctor ...  Read More

Both shoulder joint having some kind of weakness. Problem in lifting hands sideways. It pains. There is sound coming while lifting. Kindly suggest medicine to strengthen bones

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Hello , There might be due any strain over the joints or may also be due to early arthiritis changes in the joint . There may be any rotator cuff weakness . Kindly do physiotherapy exercise for th ...  Read More

What seems like a muscle tear hasn't healed in about 5 days... I fell sideways with all of my weight on upper shoulder... there is a strange bruise that appeared in 1-2 days after the fall on front of my upper arm. I am not able to lift my arm. Pain increases during night. And I am feeling weakness throughout my body at night... but only across the

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First you should go for a x ray of your shoulder than Review back ...  Read More

I feel a pain in my right shoulder whenever I lift it this just recently started happening earlier today. I got a flu shot today in the left arm so I don't know if there is a correlation, but I really cant remember injuring my shoulder at all today.

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• Gentle Shoulder Stretching. • Core Strengthening Exercises. • Gentle Neck Exercises. • Avoid sleeping on affected side. • Warm up and cool down is a must ...  Read More

My mom has severe pain in her left shoulder and cannot lift her left arm. Can you suggest if any scan needs to be taken? She is a thyroid patient and obese.

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Consult person dealing in pain management and get evaluated and then get respective scan done for treatment ...  Read More

My shoulder and arm is in pain from two days .. I don't know what is the cause but I can't lift some weight with that hand Please tell me some medication

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U may have problem with cervical spine also along with the shoulder and arm. U can use any of the analgesic with antacids tablets, apply hot and cold pads over pain area for 10 mints, tk rest and don' ...  Read More

I have noticed that whenever I am exposed to cold weather, I develop pain on the right side of my nose. At the same time, both of my ears start popping. In addition, after waking up in the morning, I experience pain and stiffness in both shoulders, upper arms, and palms. The symptoms improve as I start moving during the day My ANCA test is normal,

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Visit orthopedician and Ent specialist ...  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 have been experiencing left shoulder and arm pain for quite some time now. It's not frequent but it occurs almost everyday but at no specific time. I have a sitting desk job and have low Vit D. Please suggest any advice.

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Hello Your symptoms — left shoulder and arm pain that occurs daily but without a fixed pattern — are quite common in people with desk jobs and low Vitamin D levels. Let’s break it d ...  Read More

I am having pain, tingling, and burning sensation in right shoulder altogether towards wrist. I use to work on my desk for long hours using computer in continuos 1 posture. Due to that in January I started having pain in my wrist and I ignored it and pain went all upto the arm and then in coming months towards shoulder. Same pain was there when I u

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Homeopathic medicines will surely help you, for all types of infections and pains. Consult online with me during my clinic timing 10 am to 2.00pm 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm. ...  Read More

I am feeling numbness and pain in my shoulder left arm and chest it comes and goes .I have low b12 and D3 also calcium levels. My ECG is also normal dr suggested me Atrovastatin 10, painkiller and omee Is this a heart problem.

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Less likely to he take vit D, b12 supplement ...  Read More

My mother was operated(CABG) on aug 2022.....She feels a sharp pain 2 times from last month in her arms radiate to shoulder and back which last atleast for 20 minutes and gets better with rest...... what it could be??

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Need check up by cardiologist ...  Read More

Facing problem using my arm earlier it was problem in right arm now I got relief in that arm not in proper way but pain is not there as earlier it was..but now it started in my left arm same pain . sometimes it pain' continuous in upper arm as burning sensation..I am not able to understand because of this mentality I am getting disturbed.

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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

Hello doctor I was using the wrong pillow two months ago. Since then, I started getting shoulder pain. Now the pain is there, only on left shoulder, neck region on left side and left upper arm. I am unable to move my hand or lift it high, I get pain in upper arm. Currently I am traveling and cannot access doctor for few days more, how to relieve p

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Tablet dolonex dt Powergesic gel application ...  Read More

I am having mild left arm and left shoulder pain which comes and goes. Done ECG. Please doctor check my ECG which is attached. And what to do.

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Consult physician for that. ...  Read More

I am attaching ecg report having pain in both arms radiating to chest and feeling like tiredness and some time radiating to neck, chest pain disappear from few days only in left arm and some time right arm. Please suggest some medicine if you can. Problem since last 20+ days, started next day after sleeping on bench.

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ECG shows sinus tachycardia ( means high heart rate) ...  Read More

30years old Female. From 2weeks , LEFT SIDE( CHEST, SHOULDER,ARM)pain. Pain remains mostly for 10mins, sometimes for 4-6hours. Mostly Pain in LEFT SHOULDER & LEFT ARM. CHest pain is very less. Also GASTRIC issue is their. Lots of farting also. VITAMIN D TOTAL (25-OH) - 18.30ng/ml. HDL Cholesterol - 42mg/dl LDL cholesterol- 122.80mg/dl Triglyce

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ECG is ok ...  Read More

I have pain in my both arms and shoulders since 6 months. Especially in left side..it comes and goes..m not much active and sleep on my side ..what could be the reason...is it heart related? I had heart related test 5 months ago ...and echo, ECG and even angiography is normal...

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as query about report. Please take consultation for be ...  Read More

Left shoulder and arm pain in 33 y F since last few days. Please let me know the cause and tests required.

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Kindly consult For evaluation needed ...  Read More

Having pain in shoulder. Not able to lift weights. And throws.pain from last 3 months Please help me

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Physiotherapy. Avoid weight lifting and throwing activities. Hot fomentation and collagen supplements. ...  Read More

I am having severe pain in one side of my neck shoulder and arms from last few days it's unbearable now. I don't know I should see which doctor which specialist for this. Please help me out in choosing the specialist.

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Most likely severe neck pain radiating to the shoulder and arms is due to cervical spine disc disorders.Consult with a neurosurgeon for a clinical examination and further investigations including an M ...  Read More

Hello, I am 59 year old lady , belonging to India but am in Denver, USA currently and won't be able to come back to India for the next 4 months. For almost last 1 month I am having severe pain in the right side of my shoulder and right arm, at times going up to fingers. It's not constant but hurts a lot when I do any work or lift my hand/arm. In fa

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I recently started feeling this occasional pain under my left shoulder blade which move towards my arm sometimes while I am sitting and it gets really bad in the arm. For the background I am active, working out 5-6 times a week, within normal bmi and started sitting more from past couple of months. It's like a tingling sensation first then changes

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Hi you need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi I experience pain in upper right shoulder region that tends to go all the way down to my right arm. This especially happens after I have worked - like cutting vegetables & cooking. I relax the muscle a bit by taking break, but it recurs a little later when I start office work. My recent reports suggested insufficient vit d & vit B12 an

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Powergesic gel application Hot water massage ...  Read More

For the past two weeks, I had intermittent pain in my right arm. This pain was bearable and was most pronounced when I put strain on my arm like lifting heavy objects or riding my bike. I consulted a doctor and she gave me a prescription of Etoshine MR for 5 days for muscle spasms. This did reduce the pain but it did not completely cure the probl

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