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What Causes Pain In Left Upper Arm After Undergoing CABG?
I had CABG/3 in August 2010 and my left upper arm hurts when I try to reach an area at my back to scratch. It was very noticeable after surgery ust laying on my left side in bed and for a few months thereafter and calmed down but now it s back again. Is it a nerve or muscle damage from surgery?
Thu, 2 Jan 2020
Hello,
Your symptoms could be related to muscle fibrosis or a pinched nerve. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam. Stretching exercise would help improve your situation, and help release the muscle fibrosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Your symptoms could be related to muscle fibrosis or a pinched nerve. For this reason, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a physical exam. Stretching exercise would help improve your situation, and help release the muscle fibrosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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