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What Causes Severe Pain In The Right Arm And Neck Area?
Question: I have been experience constant pain (about 4 days) in my upper right arm (bisup area) that continues up to the back of my neck. The pain is a continual throb.
Brief Answer:
Hello. This could be a bursitis problem
Detailed Answer:
Hello. This may be a bursitis of your shoulder problem but it also could be a nerve root compression from a disk problem in your neck. For now, moist heat, topical capsaicin cream and oral ibuprofen can help but you should have your doctor check things out with MRI scans of your cervical spine and the shoulder
Please let me know if you need any more information
Hello. This could be a bursitis problem
Detailed Answer:
Hello. This may be a bursitis of your shoulder problem but it also could be a nerve root compression from a disk problem in your neck. For now, moist heat, topical capsaicin cream and oral ibuprofen can help but you should have your doctor check things out with MRI scans of your cervical spine and the shoulder
Please let me know if you need any more information
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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