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Arm Pain

Arm pain refers to the pain occurring anywhere in the arm, including the pain in the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. It occurs most often due to injury and when sprains, fractures, and tendonitis affect the arms. Angina and heart attack can also cause referred pain in the arms. Taking pain medications with physical therapy helps a lot. In severe cases, surgery is required.

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I am a young female with chest pain. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have contacted many doctors but have not been satisfied with the solutions. I am a 27-year-old female. I had a sudden pain in the middle of my chest while eating. I drank water after I got scared, thinking it was heart pain, and the pain moved to my left arm. So I went to the ER, they t...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query and concern. Did you undergo a vitamin D3 test? Did the pain worsen on taking normal or deep breathing? I have gone through your reports (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity), and they are all fine. The first thing is that ...  Read Full »

My arm pain and itchiness radiate to the shoulder. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 67-year-old. I have chronic itching on my left arm between my elbow and forearm that radiates up to my shoulder. I have had this condition for 20 years and it is getting worse day by day. The only way to get relief from pain is ice massage. The pain is constant with sudden increas...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. Kindly send me a photo of the area where you have the itching and pain, for proper diagnosis and to give effective treatment. As per your explanation regarding the problem that you are facing, it indicates a fungal infection, as the fungal infect...  Read Full »

Why do I have discomfort and numbness in my left arm?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old man. For the past few weeks, I have had a feeling of discomfort and numbness in my left arm and heart. Also, I have discomfort and kind of pain in my armpits. I can also feel tingling pain in my bones from fingers to toes. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is less likely for a young person without risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, and a family history of smoking to have chest pain. I suggest that your pain is due to a musculoskeletal sprain. Chest pain is usually related to efforts and its deep, suffocatin...  Read Full »

Why is my arm sore after getting the COVID vaccine?

Query: Hi doctor,It has been 12 days since the second dose of Covaxin vaccination, and I have pain extending from arm to neck. Why is this, and what to do? Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from pain that radiates from arm to neck. Arm pain is a common side effect of the COVID vaccine. Some may have soreness, and others may have shooting pain like ...  Read Full »

Can low vitamin D cause pain in arm, hip and knee?

Query: Hi doctor, I have just found out that I am very low in vitamin D. I have just had lots of different blood tests, bone profile, 12 folates complete blood count, vitamin D and a couple of others, all came back normal apart from vitamin D. I have been getting an aching pain in my upper arm and elbow, ...  Read Full »


Dr. Lohit Chauhan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I cannot say it with utmost certainty, but yes it could be due to low vitamin D3 levels. The majority of patients with moderate to mild vitamin D deficiency (serum vitamin D between 15 and 20. The majority of patients with moderate to mild vitamin D deficiency (serum 25...  Read Full »

What could be the cause for my right armpit pain that aggravates by touch and movement?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my right armpit for about two months. I did an ultrasound, MRI, and CT and they did not find anything abnormal (no lymph nodes, cysts, or lumps). I did a breast examination and it is normal. I experience pain when a particular point in the armpit is to...  Read Full »


Dr. Ghulam Fareed

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I will review your case history in detail and will get back to you. Thank you.  Read Full »

My thumb pain radiates to my right arm, shoulder, and chest, and it is more painful now. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old girl. The problem started one year ago when I experienced pain in my thumb. The pain subsequently spread to my entire hand and then progressed to my right shoulder. When I sought medical attention, the doctor diagnosed it as a muscle pull. However, the prescribed medici...  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Thank you for trusting us with your healthcare. I have reviewed your medical history and understand your concerns. Your symptoms, as you describe them, may indicate cervical nerve root irritation. Do you experience numbness or weakness in your hand? Do you find your hands becoming clu...  Read Full »

I feel constant pain in my chest and right arm. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I feel constant pain on my right side. Mainly my chest and right arm. It started at night and has not gotten any better. It hurts the most to breathe. I also have mild indigestion and nausea. Can it be due to peptic ulcers? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. The pain in your right side, chest, and right-hand area appears to be a result of some gastric issues. Peptic ulcers do not develop overnight. You are having symptoms only for a short duration of time. As per your brief history, you are having mild nausea and indigest...  Read Full »

I have got radiating right collarbone pain. Is it due to brain tumor?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 23-year-old female with 5’5 feet in height. I have had pain near my right collarbone for the past few days. Two days ago, the pain spread to my right arm, fingers, and sometimes the right side of my jaw. The pain does not subside with Tylenol and wakes me up at night. I am scare...  Read Full »


Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know some details about your symptoms: 1) What type of pain do you have near the right collar bone? Is it stretching/ heaviness/ tightening/ electric shock-like / burning/ something else? 2) What pain do you have in your right arm and fingers? 3) I...  Read Full »

Dizziness, rib, and underarm pain for a year. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from dizziness, bone pain around the lower rib on both sides, and pain under the arms for the past year. In addition, I feel lethargic and lack concentration. Also, I have taken allopathy and homeopathy medications for ear balance, but there has been no change. Ki...  Read Full »


Dr. Nitin Dongre

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I reviewed your query. Your symptoms are suggestive of vitamin deficiency. So I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below. Take Calcium and Vitamin D3 supplements. Drink milk and eat milk products except for cheese. Dri...  Read Full »

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