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What Causes Left-sided Shoulder Pain Radiating Towards Elbow?
Question: I am having pain in my left shoulder more so when sleeping sometimes radiates to the elbow and having pain in the left thumb
Brief Answer:
Muscular-skeletal pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the painful situation you are going through.
The pain you feel in your left shoulder radiating to elbow and fingers seems to be related to muscular-skeletal issues.
You are also reporting to use advil to ease the pain. If the pain will subside after taking advil then nothing worrisome, it's due to muscular-skeletal problems.
If it is not eased by taking advil , and if you are also having difficulty in breathing, then should go to ER for immediate evaluation of your heart.
I also advise to apply warm clothing and analgesic cream locally.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Muscular-skeletal pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the painful situation you are going through.
The pain you feel in your left shoulder radiating to elbow and fingers seems to be related to muscular-skeletal issues.
You are also reporting to use advil to ease the pain. If the pain will subside after taking advil then nothing worrisome, it's due to muscular-skeletal problems.
If it is not eased by taking advil , and if you are also having difficulty in breathing, then should go to ER for immediate evaluation of your heart.
I also advise to apply warm clothing and analgesic cream locally.
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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