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What Causes Pain In The Right Upper Arm?
Hi Doctor... Since yesterday my right upper arm has been a bit painful...seems to do with my muscles...sore... I don t know if I slept on it and put weight on it...did not carry any heavy items...today repeat...woke up same thing...sore upper arm..when I push into I think a muscle it hurts a bit.. a bit hard to lift but I can lift it...moving out and in is also challenging, but I can do it... any possible ideas as to what this might be and what can I do about it ?
Mon, 29 May 2017
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Pain in upper arm and difficulty in lifting objects suggests musculoskeletal disorder.
I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and prescription of pain killer and muscle relaxant.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Pain in upper arm and difficulty in lifting objects suggests musculoskeletal disorder.
I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and prescription of pain killer and muscle relaxant.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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