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.
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
I have stabbing pain in my heart and right shoulder. Help.
Query: Hi doctor, I keep getting stabbing pain in my heart and pain in my arms. At present, I have sharp pain in my right shoulder, and I also get pain like a punching feeling in my rib cage. I am concerned as I suffered from cardiac arrests four years back. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Such pain can be associated with acidity in the abdomen, and so when there is extra production of gases in the abdomen, it leads to pinpoint pain in the chest. So I am assuming you might have that. Pain related to t... Read Full »
My partner had an electric shock a year ago and still has a shock-like feeling and pain. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My partner got an electric shock to his right arm a year ago. Ever since then, he has felt like he is constantly shocked, and he has been unable to move his arm properly. He is on 750 mg of Lyrica a day to control the shock-like feeling and pain. However, the hand movement has not retu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Cases of motor neuron disease are seen after electric shocks. Most likely, your partner is experiencing wasting of muscles due to motor neuron disease post the electric shock. A motor neuron (or motoneuron) is a nerve cell, which directly or indirectly controls the effec... Read Full »
I have upper body pain and shortness of breath. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have chest pain, back pain, left arm pain, and slightly shortness of breath for the past two years. The pain remains constant all the time. I also have irritation and tingling for the last two years continuously. I have done ECG, echo, TMT, and CT angiography twice, and everything i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms do not seem to be due to a heart problem. Tingling sensations, irritation, etc., are not caused by the heart. Your symptoms more or less seem to be due to some nerve irritation which may be localized or generalized. I advise you to consult a neurologist... Read Full »
Why do I have chest and arm pain along with fever and vomiting?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from right side chest pain and right arm and also have fever and vomiting. What should I do? Is it symptoms of something big? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have mentioned that you have diabetes. Patients with diabetes need not always be present with typical chest pain in case of any sudden cardiac event; symptoms like right sided pain, and persistent vomiting should not be taken lightly. And also you did not mentio... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Ask a Specialist Now
Get Expert advice/consultation in 3 stepsChat with a Doctor
Starting @ just $59