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Can shoulder fracture during childhood cause pain now?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from pain in my right shoulder, hip, knee, foot and lower back. I have a bunion on my right foot. I sometimes feel that my hip is not in place and if moved wrong it will result in knee pain. I broke my collar bone as a child and I am not sure if that would be causing any shoulder pain now. Pain is not always intense, but worsens as the day progresses. Neither lying down nor icing and applying heat does not help. Also, Tylenol does nothing for it. Is this arthritis?

Answered by Dr. Srivastava Sumit

Education:

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Sumit Srivastava is a skilled General Practitioner and Family Physician with extensive clinical experience. He is also an expert in Internal Medicine, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. Known for his patient-focused approach, he ensures quality care and long-term wellness. His expertise includes managing lifestyle disorders, chronic illnesses, and preventive healthcare, with a strong emphasis on accurate diagnosis and holistic treatment.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. The cause of your pain could be arthritis, low calcium levels and stress. But, looking at your symptoms it is most probably due to osteoarthritis. Clavicle or collar bone fracture does not present with such symptoms so late. I would suggest you to consult an orthopaedician and carry out rheumatoid factor levels, serum uric acid levels and serum calcium levels. Treatment will be planned according to the cause. In case of osteoarthritis exercise in tolerable limits with weight reduction should be done. Since your pain is not relived by medication, you can go for physiotherapy.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 24, 2016
Reviewed At June 29, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sumit Srivastava is a skilled General Practitioner and Family Physician with extensive clinical experience. He is also an expert in Internal Medicine, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. Known for his patient-focused approach, he ensures quality care and long-term wellness. His expertise includes managing lifestyle disorders, chronic illnesses, and preventive healthcare, with a strong emphasis on accurate diagnosis and holistic treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Shoulder Pain and Osteoarthritis Companion

How it works

Chronic joint pain can be complex. This section helps you understand potential causes and how to approach your symptoms.

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Current
Pain

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Childhood
Fracture

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Potential
Causes

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Osteoarthritis
Focus

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Diagnostic
Tests

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Management
Options

This information is based on general medical guidance. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice; consult a qualified clinician.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sumit Srivastava is a skilled General Practitioner and Family Physician with extensive clinical experience. He is also an expert in Internal Medicine, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. Known for his patient-focused approach, he ensures quality care and long-term wellness. His expertise includes managing lifestyle disorders, chronic illnesses, and preventive healthcare, with a strong emphasis on accurate diagnosis and holistic treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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