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Sharp pain in shoulder and pain from elbow to finger tips?

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Which side? What you describe sounds, with minimal input, like a strain in the cervical spine, perhaps somewhere around C5-C7. If this is the only set of symptoms (see below for more), I'd icepack the neck 10 minutes on, 10 off for at least 1-2 hours while lying down. Place the arm in a comfortable position. Consider pain meds and anti-inflamatories -- (Ibuprofen is great for this if you have no problems with that med). If symptoms don't ease up by tomorrow, call a doc or, if it's really painful, go to an ER. If th4e symptoms DO ease up, relax, continue the Ibuprofen as per directions on the box, and give it time to heal. C-Spine strains are not uncommon and often heal well. Additional symptoms. If you have an aching pain in the center of your chest, are sweating, find it hard to breath, your skin is pale or bluish, or anything like this, there's the potential for cardiac invovlement and, if so, you need to go to the ER now.

Your wrist is aching especially when you try to move it What could this be?

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It could be arthritis, or a strain or sprained muscle, or if you spend a lot of time on the computer, it could be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You would need to get a doctor's diagnosis to know for sure.

Could an imflamed lymph nodes mean you have cancer if it really hurts?

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Why do my knees and legs ache at night?

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Sometimes it's because you have slept with the arm or leg in a weird position, one that the muscles are not used to being in.. Another possible cause is bad circulation due to blood pressure, or things like smoking.

What is the maximum daily dosage of Aleve?

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"Aleve" (® Bayer Healthcare) is an over-the-counter (OTC) brand of the drug Naproxen Sodium and is classified as a "Non-Steroidal,Anti-Inflammatory Drug" or NSAID. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, the minimum and maximum oral dosages are as follows... For Adults, the minimum is 275.0 mg, maximum is 1650.0 mg, Pediatric Dosages are, minimum 5.0 mg/kg, maximum = 21.0 mg/kg The safety and efficacy of this drug has not been established in children 2 years or younger. The dosage for adults assumes this maximum will not be exceeded within 24 hours of the maximum dosage. Generally, this means that adults should not take more than three capsules total within 24 hours of the first dose. Exceeding the maximum dosage recommendation carries with it significant risk of dangerous and debilitating side effects. Persons with allergies to this drug or aspirin should avoid taking Aleve. More information is available from the manufacturer's website at http://www.aleve.com, or you can Internet search for "Aleve" and "Naproxen Sodium"

What can a broken collar bone cause in the body if left untreated?

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It would likely heal on its own, but the alignment could be off. And it can result in chronic pain later in life if it does not heal right.

What are some of the causes of reoccurring leg pain at night?

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i believe it may be caused by a blood clot in the main blood vessels supplying your leg. the reason for you only experiencing this at night is because your heart is beating at a different rate than when your fully awake, which can cause movement of the clot. i wouldl strongly advise you to see a doctor as soon as possible, as the clot could travel to your heart or lungs which could be fatal.

Is it normal to have a numbing sensation in your legs at 35 weeks?

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It may be due to a nerve pinching and may get some relief if you increase your B12 intake. Ones in maternal vitamins may not be enough. COntact your health care provider if that might be the case for you. What you are probably feeling is RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME. It is common in pregnant women, and is usually described as creepy, crawly/numb/tingly feeling. Basically, it gives you a feeling of having to move your legs constantly. There are medications for it, but they are not safe in pregnancy. I have had the same feelings and I find it helps to elevate your legs EARLY in the day, and to avoid lying down too long at night before going to sleep. Firm massage(light touch makes it worse), and foot soaks may help too. Unfortunately, I have been told that it will only go away after birth!

What causes pain in left upper arm?

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This sounds like a condition known as frozen shoulder.
It is an inflamation of the lining of the shoulder joint, and causes pain and restricted movement in the joint. Typically the arm cannot without pain be raised straight above the head, or far up the back, for example to fasten a brassiere.
It is of unknown causation, although many sufferers report a minor accident or strain a few weeks before onset. It is self-limitting (i.e it goes away of its own accord) but can take up to 2 years to go. It is very unusual for it to come back in the same joint, although it confers no immunity to any other joint in the body!
A doctor should be consulted, and will give a diagnosis based on the range of movement possible before pain occurs and the exact location of the pain. If it is indeed frozen shoulder treatment is usually by Ibuprofen and hot and cold packs, followed by physiotherapy to restore movement. Steroid injections directly into the joint to relieve severe pain are unpleasant but very effective in removing the pain completely. In my case after two such injections at intervals of one month the pain did not recur and movement was restored almost immediately.
In rare cases the lining of the joint becomes permanently damaged. The pain disappears but movement is still limited, and surgery may be recommended to break the adhesions and restore movement.

How long does it normally take to get the results of a paternity test?

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This depends on the laboratory performing the paternity testing. I work for Identigene DNA testing center, and our turn around time is 2-3 business days once the samples arrive at the laboratory. This is close to industry standard.

What are the causes of numbness and pain the right shoulder?

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Sounds like an inflamed nerve in your upper back... A branch of the long thoracic nerve located is at the upper (& inner) edge of your shoulder blade (scapula). Have someone press in that area and see if it reproduces the symptoms. Id so, a lidocaine/steroid injection can solve the problem... An orthopedic doctor or neurologist can treat this (or a really good Family Practice doc)...

What can you do to help heal a broken rib?

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I get cortisone injections and use a rib belt

The best thing to do is to have an evaluation by a primary care provider, like a medical doctor or a chiropractor to make sure there nothing more serious going on, like a fracture or a complete dislocation. The chiropractor may try to adjust it and put it back in place. But most often, the best treatment is time. The rib will naturally find its way back into its spot after the muscles associated with it have stopped being in spasm. Massage will probably not help, either. If you are having problems with activities if daily living, like putting on your cloths, eating, brushing your teeth, etc, then it probably is a good idea to see a primary care provider, otherwise, let nature do its thing and it should go back in place in a few days.

I don't know if this is an "improvement" to the answer, but here's what worked for me. I couldn't breath deeply without some serious pain. I was dealing with a head-and-chest cold and needed to have productive coughs to clear my chest. That wasn't a problem, as I didn't need to breathe deeply to be able to cough that way. But one time, unexpectedly and involuntarily my body forced me to breathe deeply on a cough, and it was sharply painful, so much so that I forgot to cough, but as I breathed in deeply quickly, I felt a "pop" exactly where the pain was. At first I thought I hurt myself further, but immediately thereafter I was able to breath deeply on demand and with zero pain. So all I can say is, what worked for me was a quick, sharp, and full breath sucked in. It popped whatever was out of place, into place. Purely by luck.

Unless there are contributing factors, the usually resolvey naturara methid.

In addition to what the person above me said, I dislcoated my rib about 3 months ago and went to both an urgent care clinic (M.D.) and my primary care physician (M.D.) They both diagnosed me with a strained trapezus muscle which did not make sense with the type and duration of pain I was having. I then decided to go to a sports physician who was a D.O., who immediately diagnosed me with a dislocated rib and started performing readjustments. Due to my rib being out of place for so long, the surrounding muscles have become accustomed to the new position, so my recovery may take up to a month with ongoing readjustments. That being said, after a couple readjustments I can definitely see improvement, I can take a deep breath with no pain now, I can even to some light exercise! Moral of the story: Go straight to a chiropractor / sports physician because they are trained with things like these! Also, google this back position that promotes proper alignment, its called "Static back rest". You can do it at home, all you do is lay on your back on the ground, arms comfortably spread out, and rest your legs on a chair at a 90 degree angle. It apparently takes all the pressure off your spine and promotes proper alignment of your back. Whenever I have some pain, I do this and take a deep breath, and 4/5 times my back will pop and feel much better! Although this isn't a substitute for back readjustment, it can help speed up recovery and provide some relief. Also maybe look into getting a heatpad, it helped relax the muscles and made my back feel better as well.

What could cause upper arm pain after having blood taken?

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I don't know the answer. But I had blood work taken this morning and am having the same thing happen. I've never experienced it before but I do know that the tech put the needle pretty deep and my arm was immediately sore afterwards and the upper arm pain started about 30 minutes later. could be either the needle was too deep, or they hit one of the valves in the vein.

Which doctor do you see with joint pain?

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For low back pain you can see any of these health professionals:

Osteopath, chiropractor or physiotherpists

From personal experience with long term low back pain, i have tried them all and find that osteopath works best for me. To me i think they are a mixture of chiro and physio put together. They are very holistic, massages, manipulate and give exercise, postural advises.

hope this helps

What could a painful lump below the back of the knee be?

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i don't know but i got it as well just below the knee is it small and hard?


i believe it could be a condition known as "Osgood Schlatters Disease"


"A small, tender, bony bump may develop a few centimetres below the kneecap. This occurs where the patella ligament attaches to the tibia ('shin bone'). The small bump is permanent, although in time it becomes painless."


taken from patient.co.uk

or you could say osgood schlatters disease/or osteochondritis....inflammation of the tip of the tibia below the knee cap usually from adolescent growth and physical activity such as sports

What is it called when your legs give out?

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That sounds like something that should be checked by a physician. If it is just one side, then it could be nerve related, such as impingement by hard tissues near the spine or soft tissue, like muscles, in the gluteal area. If it is both legs then more likely it is a metabolic problem associated with dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.

Would a pinched nerve cause pins and needles and eventually sharp pains in the left leg?

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Yes , your description is that of Sciatica, also called a hernia~ see related link below . In many cases it goes away with time but if it doesn't, a hernia operation is usually performed.

What hospital has the busiest maternity unit?

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Shaare Zedek Hospital Jerusalem, Israel delivered over 20,000 babies in 2013 in 1st world conditions.

A hospital in the Philippines described by the BBC as the busiest maternity hospital in the world averages 60 babies a day which equals 21,900 babies a year. This is in third world conditions.

What can I do for my son who is 11 years old and complains that his legs ache Is he having growing pains?

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if the pain is in the muscles then prolly. but if it's in the joints then its a medical condition and a doctor should take a look.

Why did your leg turn black with spots of black after an injury from a rock getting stuck in your ankle thrown from lawnmower and not removed for 5 months?

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Asked by Margoshawn

That sounds like gangrene! If you haven't already seen a doctor, do so asap!

I did banna split left leg forward right leg back breaking ankel ang back of leg.

now lipping on leg and sore in right hand knee.due to slip.