Initial symptom diagnosis / SHOULDER
Chronic shoulder pain, unable to lift the arm
Shoulder pain and inability to lift the arm are common symptoms found among the elderly . The main causes are rotator cuff tendinitis and rotator cuff tears from repeated use of the shoulder over time.
Diseases or conditions which cause the symptoms
- Rotator cuff tendinitis
- Rotator cuff degeneration or rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder osteoarthritis
When to see a doctor
- Chronic shoulder pain does not go away after taking pain relievers
- Shoulder pain at night or at rest
- Weakness when doing simple activities, such as raising your arms to brush your hair
- Pain interferes with your daily life
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Fri, 18 Jun 2021
