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What Causes Left-sided Sharp Pain In Ribs, Arm And Shoulder?
Hi my son is 9 years old he was at a and e last night with left sided sharp pains in his ribs the doctorsaid it was a pulled muscle and said to give paracetamol regular throughput the day, my son has woken with no pain in his side but shooting pain in his left arm and shoulder, why would this pain have moved and what should I do? Please
Tue, 29 Dec 2020
Hello,
It's hard to say what's the exact cause. Probably, he has suffered a small trauma or shut in that area. However just follow his doctor recommendations to be safe.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
It's hard to say what's the exact cause. Probably, he has suffered a small trauma or shut in that area. However just follow his doctor recommendations to be safe.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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