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I'm experiencing pain in my muscle on the upper arm bone since the past couple of days. How do I know that it's not a ligament injury ?

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Pain in upper arm can arise from a pathology of the shoulder or neck as well. so a clinical examination is essential to find the origin of pain. I recommend that you see an orhopaedic surgeon for the ...  Read More

I have pain on Left upper arm muscle from one week, would like to suggest what kind of treatment I have to take

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any history of injection in that arm ? or trauma? ...  Read More

I have been constant muscle pain on right upper arm . Please suggest relief for my problem.

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Last 15 days..my upper left arm muscle frequently twitching and some times left chest or middle lower chest muscle..but arm twitch is frequent..is this twotching of muscle due to heart problem ?

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Need to know more about your complaints and problem so that I can guide and help you. If you have any queries regarding your health or your family, you can opt for direct consult to chat ...  Read More

In 2012, I closed the window of a bus when the bus was moving. At that time I got severe pain in my arm muscles, because the window was very rigid and was very difficult to close. But I pressed it very hard in order to close it. Now also I am getting severe pain in my upper right arm. The pain in my upper right arm is very similar to the pain of be

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With only 2 images, that too in only one plane -coronal, it's difficult to diagnose a muscle tear. Please upload more images in all 3 planes or just uploaded the reports. ...  Read More

Previous I diagnosis with anxiety and gerd. 4 -5 times I visit to a doctor they told me not to worry. Feeling sometime chest pain , acidity, stool problem. Last night I feel little bit left arm upper side muscle pain and morning time feel fear in sleep and sweating.

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Pl consult a General Physician & discuss your problems with him,You need counseling treatment. ...  Read More

Dear Sir, I have muscle pain on my both arm's upper area. Please advise reason and remedy. Regards, Rina

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Could be due to many reasons . Needs proper evaluation ...  Read More

Due to falling down from chair, she got Muscle pain in upper arm of Right hand by which she supported herself while falling. We have visited orthopedic and done the xray also and everything is normal. They have given an injection and 5days course of medication too. But still she is getting pain which is severe in nights. Can you please suggest some

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Hello Practo User, Please follow the advice given by your Orthopaedic Doctor and be patient ...she will get well soon. More medications means more risk to her kidneys. ...  Read More

I am regular badminton player. I am having pain in my upper arm near triceps after playing for 1 hour for 3-4 days . If i take rest i wont be having pain.. then if i restart playing the pain again starts 3 days

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Hi The way you have described your pain seems to denote its a muscle related pain.. but u will need further evaluation before confirming anything. Kindly consult ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I just found a Black spot in upper left arm muscle area. I have the melanin kind of spots in mouth from long time. Can u pls tell me what spot it is? Pls.

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It's naevus.. not to worry.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

I am feeling a severe upper arm in my biceps area and shoulder and lower arm and palm , both side symmetrical in the same location with the same intensity, when sit in ac stiffness feels, actually from last two year I am also feeling ear popping and facial pain periodically

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early signs if spondilosis including spasmodic features. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

I had a direct hit to my left upper abdomen about 10 months ago. At that time, I experienced severe pain at the site. and then the pain gradually reduced over time. After some months, I noticed a small swelling at the same site. Currently, there is only swelling, which looks like lump ..with no pain, no redness, no fever, and no increase in size

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If u r experiencing pain means have to do repeat ultrasound to look for any infection Or else as of now conservative line of management is sufficient It's nothing but mild subcutaneous fibrosis due ...  Read More

Had a direct hit to my left upper abdomen about 8 months ago. At that time, I experienced severe pain at the site. and the pain gradually reduced over time. After some months, I noticed a small swelling at the same site. Currently, there is only swelling, with no pain, no redness, no fever, and no increase in size. I visited a local doctor and und

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Consult a general surgeon It could be a haematoma - i.e localised blood clot Needs evacuation as it can turn into abscess USG report is not convincing ...  Read More

Hello docs! My mother, aged 57, recently complained of a sudden sharp pain in her upper left arm. Upon asking she replied that it began the previous night, however, it's not permanent and is occurring only temporarily (it has occurred twice or thrice since last night, and persists for 5 mins or so). Moreover, it is not accompanied by any sort of di

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Check her blood pressure and get an ecg done ...  Read More

Hey good evening doctors, For the past day, I’ve been feeling a vibrating or beating sensation in my left triceps area like a quick heartbeat that lasts for 3–4 seconds. It happens every 1–5 minutes, not continuously. I also rarely feel it in my leg. It started the day after my workout. I do 100 push-ups daily. I drink around 8–13 glasses of water

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Could be due to muscle fatigue due to over exercise, electrolytes imbalance, anxiety, stress, lack of sleep, b12 ,minerals deficiency, I.e. one or more of these factors. Please share detailed medical ...  Read More

Small swelling possibly lymph node appeared on upper left arm after there was a purple bruise left after blood was drawn for tests. Is this concerning?

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Usually no if it doesn't cause any pain or infection I may disappear after 1 or 2 days ...  Read More

I am a 28-year-old female. I have had a lump in my upper arm for about 4 years. It moves when I move my hand and is not visible from the outside but can be felt under the skin. It is usually not painful, but it hurts a lot when I press it. I also feel the size has slightly increased over time. I am worried if this could be something dangerous. Ple

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As per your history findings..it's probably a Lipoma.. better get examined and after confirmation surgeon will plan procedure to remove the lump Examination of whole body to see similar swellings rest ...  Read More

The patient had a fracture in the left upper arm bone (humerus). Before surgery, an MRI showed signs of nerve irritation or mild injury near the neck and shoulder area — especially affecting the C7 nerve root, which is part of the brachial plexus (a network of nerves that controls the arm). On July 1, 2025, the patient had surgery to fix the

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Need a detailed history and physical examination. MRI report mentions changes suggestive of neurapraxia - this is a transient condition which will improve over a period of time. Also based on the ex ...  Read More

Hi sir /Madam I have tigh muscle injury while playing cricket collided with fellow teammates knee...and some parts of my upper knee is swollen and tigh area is swelling... Since 5 days... I consulted doctor doctor told my muscle injury and blood clot... Advised me ice pack, thrombophob gel it's been 5 days not able to bend my knee properly due to p

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Initially ice pack and rest. And pain killers. Later after a week. Start physical therapy and rehab. But first consult in person with an orthopaedician to rule out other complications ...  Read More

I noticed sudden white spot on left upper arm below the vaccine mark. What it could be? How to get rid off it?

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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

Hi doctors I took the second dose of the gardasil vaccine on Friday. It is now sunday and my upper left arm still hurts. I am also not able to raise my arm completely. When I had taken 1st dose, the pain only lasted a day. So now I'm wondering if something is wrong. How long after 2nd dose is pain common? I feel a little bit on my shoulder also but

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Ice pack locally. Tab zerodol sp three times a day after food for three to five days. ...  Read More

While lifting some weight on Sunday I have not felt any injury but after two days on Wednesday I started feeling severe back pain while walking or bending forward. As per doctor advised I have done xray of back and as per doctor it's normal and they have given me some pain killer with multivitamins and advised rest for 10 days. Any suggestions from

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Pain in side and back upper thigh muscle, getting mild shocks and also discomfort in walking. What should I do ? Pain started last evening, was slightly better morning but again increased from evening It's difficult to walk straight and the upper right thigh is paining. Not sure if nerve compression or muscle pain, had done light exercise yesterda

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Tablet mobizox Powergesic gel.. Avoid stressful activities ...  Read More

I had arm exercise on last Saturday 15Feb. I haven't felt much pain on that day. But from Saturday night onwards both hands arms are having pain. Unable to straighten the hand. Till today 18 Feb one hand reduced but but another still have pain. Is it only muscle soreness? How can I cure this?

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It’s only muscle soreness. Avoid gym for 2 weeks Do hot fomentation sos for pain and swelling Muscle relaxants will help ...  Read More

My mother aged 54 y/o. Having cholesterol 200 in her sept reports. We haven't checked her latest cholesterol yet. But, she has started having pain in her upper back and arm now since 3-4 days. She is fearing for heart problem. While most general surgeon are saying it's her upper musculoskeletal pain. Kindly help me with the same.

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Get ECG and Echo done ...  Read More

I m suffering from severe arm pain sometimes if I got jurk or move suddenly it becomes unbearable pain..then I feel numbin my lower arm .. mostly I feel burning sensation in my upper arm..pls suggest

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It sounds like you have a cervical spine disc disorder with radicular pain involving the arm.You should consult with an orthopedist or a spine surgeon for a clinical examination and investigation. ...  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

Hi, I am on my first trimester of pregnancy, it's getting uncomfortable to sleep on my right side so have been sleeping on my left side more often , both I am having muscle pull over upper right side of my buttocks only while walking or shifting side during sleep . Does sleeping only on left side cause this kind of pain on right side of body ?

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Hi, sleeping only one side can cause uneasiness results this kind of pain. So, for relieving the symptoms you can do, hot Water formentation (only if swelling not present)on the affected area for 1 ...  Read More

In January I travelled in a bus.as I couldn't get a seat I was standing. All of a sudden the speeding bus stopped giving a jerk. Due to which I got pain in my arm. I thought with due time the pain will fade away. But itz June now, the pain has been drastically increasing. I am unable to move my hand backwards. The pain has spread unto my palm and s

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Hi doc I have arm muscle pain from the middle arm for last 20 days . I take medicine from physicians bt no relief is it the deficiency of any vitamin or anything else .

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Yes it can be because of vitamin d and b12 deficiency. Take vitamin d and b12 supplements ...  Read More

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