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What Causes Pain On Moving Arm Up And Down?
Question: Hi Doctor - I am having knocking pain while moving my left arm up and down . I got this checked from local ortho doctor and had x- ray taken , which showed small white patch on arm bone end ( due to regualr wear and tear ) which when comes in contact with shoulder ball socket joint - rubs . I was given some medicine for 10days to reduce internal swelling and a ointment to rub . Its been more than 15 days and I have not found and change in situation .
Brief Answer:
You are most likely having shoulder impingement syndrome / tendinitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic for posting your query
I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
I have gone through your question in detail and understand your concern.
You are most likely having shoulder impingement syndrome of left shoulder.
Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It occurs when there is impingement of tendons or bursa in the shoulder from bones of the shoulder. Overuse and repeated activity of the shoulder , is a risk factor for shoulder impingement syndrome( in your case repeated change of car gear may be contributory). Over time, impingement syndrome can lead to inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons (tendinitis) and bursa (bursitis).
Oral anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, remain the most common treatment for impingement syndrome. The medicines are usually given for six to eight weeks since it often takes that long to fully treat the problem.
Avoid repetitive activities with your injured arm.
The vast majority of people who have impingement syndrome are successfully treated with medication, stretching exercises, and temporary avoidance of repetitive activity until the condition settles down.
If you have persistent symptoms, despite the use of oral anti-inflammatory drugs, your doctor may consider a cortisone-type( triamcilone) injection. It is a potent anti-inflammatory medication. I generally use triamcilone injection on such persons coming to me with good results.
If symptoms persist or if significant weakness is present, then MRI can be done to study it in detail and rule out other diseases.
You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
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Wishing you good health
Take care
You are most likely having shoulder impingement syndrome / tendinitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic for posting your query
I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,
I have gone through your question in detail and understand your concern.
You are most likely having shoulder impingement syndrome of left shoulder.
Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common cause of shoulder pain. It occurs when there is impingement of tendons or bursa in the shoulder from bones of the shoulder. Overuse and repeated activity of the shoulder , is a risk factor for shoulder impingement syndrome( in your case repeated change of car gear may be contributory). Over time, impingement syndrome can lead to inflammation of the rotator cuff tendons (tendinitis) and bursa (bursitis).
Oral anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, remain the most common treatment for impingement syndrome. The medicines are usually given for six to eight weeks since it often takes that long to fully treat the problem.
Avoid repetitive activities with your injured arm.
The vast majority of people who have impingement syndrome are successfully treated with medication, stretching exercises, and temporary avoidance of repetitive activity until the condition settles down.
If you have persistent symptoms, despite the use of oral anti-inflammatory drugs, your doctor may consider a cortisone-type( triamcilone) injection. It is a potent anti-inflammatory medication. I generally use triamcilone injection on such persons coming to me with good results.
If symptoms persist or if significant weakness is present, then MRI can be done to study it in detail and rule out other diseases.
You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health
Take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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