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Why Am I Experiencing Pain In My Right Clavicle And Pain While Lifting My Left Arm?
Question: I'm experiencing pain in my right clavical. Lifting my left arm is more painful than the right arm. Pain radiates on the right side. I also have a mild headache. No fever. My temperature is 92.7 F. I had these symptoms before and they disappear on their own after a few days. This is the fourth day though and I'm not feeling better. I took Ibuprofen 200 mg (4 pills) and feel better but still have pain. What can it be?
Brief Answer:
Possible diagnosis: Thoracic outlet syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your query.
The thoracic outlet is the small area between the clavicle and first rib. There are nerves and arteries passing through this area. In Thoracic outlet syndrome, these nerves and arteries are compressed.
This can occur due to several conditions like arm overuse causing hypertrophy of tissue, bad posture, obesity/overweight, or congenital problems. The nerve compression is responsible for the pain in collar bone area and arms, and the artery compression can contribute to a headache.
Physical examination and MRI scan can confirm the diagnosis. Once confirmed, treatment is mainly through physiotherapy to relieve the compression.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for necessary evaluation. Meanwhile, continue Ibuprofen for pain for another 2-3 days and thereafter you may use Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Possible diagnosis: Thoracic outlet syndrome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting us with your query.
The thoracic outlet is the small area between the clavicle and first rib. There are nerves and arteries passing through this area. In Thoracic outlet syndrome, these nerves and arteries are compressed.
This can occur due to several conditions like arm overuse causing hypertrophy of tissue, bad posture, obesity/overweight, or congenital problems. The nerve compression is responsible for the pain in collar bone area and arms, and the artery compression can contribute to a headache.
Physical examination and MRI scan can confirm the diagnosis. Once confirmed, treatment is mainly through physiotherapy to relieve the compression.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary care provider for necessary evaluation. Meanwhile, continue Ibuprofen for pain for another 2-3 days and thereafter you may use Acetaminophen (Tylenol).
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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