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Suggest Remedies For Sharp Pain In Left Shoulder

Person gets sharp pain in middle of Left shoulder with external rotation with or without a weighted object. Person is an electrician and was holding a heavy object over head with left arm for consistent periods of time yesterday evening. This is something that this person does on and off for a living (Electrician). He is in great shape but he is 65 yrs old.
Thu, 8 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Your symptoms seem to be related to a strained muscle.

I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms.

I also recommend using cold compresses in the area of the pain.

I recommend maintaining the are immobilized to prevent further damage.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedies For Sharp Pain In Left Shoulder

Hello, Your symptoms seem to be related to a strained muscle. I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. I also recommend using cold compresses in the area of the pain. I recommend maintaining the are immobilized to prevent further damage. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician