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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Left Arm

I recently had an infection on my left thumb from a hangnail. I was given antibiotics for 7 days and finished the course this morning. I feel pain in my left hand as well as a shooting pain going up my left arm (feels like it is in the vein). Should I relax or is this associated with the infection? A puss bubble exploded from my finger on Thursday.
Thu, 12 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain in the left arm . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like ligament strain , ruptured disks , arthritis , skeletal irregularities and osteoporosis . I would suggest you to consult spine specialist for proper examination . Doctor may also order CT scan and MRI . Doctor may muscle relaxants , topical pain relievers , codeine , steroid injection and tricyclic antidepressants . Doctor may also also recommend surgery or physical therapy . Apply warm compresses and massage with flax seed oil gently . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for angina .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Left Arm

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain in the left arm . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like ligament strain , ruptured disks , arthritis , skeletal irregularities and osteoporosis . I would suggest you to consult spine specialist for proper examination . Doctor may also order CT scan and MRI . Doctor may muscle relaxants , topical pain relievers , codeine , steroid injection and tricyclic antidepressants . Doctor may also also recommend surgery or physical therapy . Apply warm compresses and massage with flax seed oil gently . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for angina . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari