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What Does Backache And Pain In The Left Arm Indicate?
I have been having pain in my back from the middle of my back down my left arm to my elbow, and also seems like gas under my shoulder blade. I have taken gas Medes,but not much relief? It causes pain mostly when I sit and lay down with my left arm down. What can I do?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You need to see a doctor and be evaluated for possible thoracic outlet syndrome. This is a condition in which nerves get trapped in the shoulder/back area. These nerves travel down the arm and can cause pain.
It could also be from cervical disc disease in the neck pressing on nerves. See a doctor for an evaluation. Physical therapy may be able to relieve your symptoms once you find the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You need to see a doctor and be evaluated for possible thoracic outlet syndrome. This is a condition in which nerves get trapped in the shoulder/back area. These nerves travel down the arm and can cause pain.
It could also be from cervical disc disease in the neck pressing on nerves. See a doctor for an evaluation. Physical therapy may be able to relieve your symptoms once you find the cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson
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