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Having Pain At The Top Of Arm. Should I Be Concerned?
Question: I have had a dullish pain at the top of my right arm for about 5 weeks,I feel it more in bed rather than during the day,it does not restict my arm movement,also the odd night I dont feel it at all,should I be concerned ?.
Hi,
Thank you for contacting Healthcare Magic.
First of all, I want to reassure you that there is no need to get worried regarding your current symptoms.
Pain at the top of the arm is likley to be of musculo-skeletal origin. The common causes can be a muscle ache (myalgia) or mild frozen shoulder. However, you do not have enough symptoms to make a definite diagnosis of frozen shoulder. In this condition, the arm and shoulder movements would be painful.
As of now, there is no need to see a doctor.
You could use an analgesic such as paracetamol or diclofenac to get pain relief.
Physical therapy including arm and shoulder exercises would be useful too.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have more queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
XXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for contacting Healthcare Magic.
First of all, I want to reassure you that there is no need to get worried regarding your current symptoms.
Pain at the top of the arm is likley to be of musculo-skeletal origin. The common causes can be a muscle ache (myalgia) or mild frozen shoulder. However, you do not have enough symptoms to make a definite diagnosis of frozen shoulder. In this condition, the arm and shoulder movements would be painful.
As of now, there is no need to see a doctor.
You could use an analgesic such as paracetamol or diclofenac to get pain relief.
Physical therapy including arm and shoulder exercises would be useful too.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have more queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
XXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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