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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Left Shoulder Due To Heart Disease
My husband is 82 has a history of heart disease with stent implants several years ago. He has recently had pain in his left shoulder area. He took 1 nitro glycerine pill and the pain went away. I for got when he should see a Dr. It is Saturday night and tomorrow is Sunday. What would you suggest?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have shoulder pain from last ten to twelve years . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like avascular necrosis , brachial plexus injury , nerve impingement , sprains and strains , osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis, rotator cuff injury and torn cartilage . Left shoulder pain can also occur due to heart condition like angina , so consult cerdiologist also . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , X-ray and ask you to do certain movements . Doctor may also order blood test for arthritis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , calcium supplement and may recommend you physical therapy of shoulder . I would suggest you to do light exercises and stretching exercises under expert .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Left Shoulder Due To Heart Disease
Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have shoulder pain from last ten to twelve years . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like avascular necrosis , brachial plexus injury , nerve impingement , sprains and strains , osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis, rotator cuff injury and torn cartilage . Left shoulder pain can also occur due to heart condition like angina , so consult cerdiologist also . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , X-ray and ask you to do certain movements . Doctor may also order blood test for arthritis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , calcium supplement and may recommend you physical therapy of shoulder . I would suggest you to do light exercises and stretching exercises under expert . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari