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Shoulder pain
My mom is 50 years old,she usually gets shoulder pain,but from past one month the pain has increased for both the hands,she is not able to lift the hand sometimes.
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Needs to be investigated with X-ray to rule out Cervical Spondylosis and if needed get MRI CERVICAL SPINE done.
Get her blood sugar profile done to rule out Diabetes Mellitus.
Check X-ray of shoulder to rule out CALCIFICATION in shoulder
Start Painkillers with muscle relaxant, Neurotrophics, calcium supplement and most importantly physiotherapy.
She can use Soft Cervical Collar
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Dr. Pavankumar Ravi
Orthopedist
15 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Is she diabetic? Assessment of neck and shoulders along with other movements, sensations in hand etc are checked. Necessary blood test and x rays would be done. Then it would be appropriate to come to a conclusion.
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Dr. Sakshi Mittal
Rheumatologist
13 yrs exp
Delhi
Your mom may be suffering from frozen shoulder, arthritis, PMR, neuropathy etc. Without proper history, examination and relevant investigations diagnosis would be difficult.
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She should seek consultation with a Rheumatologist
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