What could be the cause of pain in the left shoulder?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have been having left shoulder pain and it really hurts. I have not had any injury in that shoulder. I had an injury on my right shoulder in the past where the bones had separated. I had Ibuprofen once but it did not help. Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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Kindly let me know the full symptoms and their increasing or decreasing factors. Do you get pain while sleeping on the same side of the painful shoulder? Any specific movement that worsens it or any sound from inside the shoulder?

You might have rotator cuff tendinitis or mild impingement for which hot water fomentation and analgesic like tablet Ibuprofen 400 thrice a day for three days will help. If the pain does not improve, kindly consult your local orthopedic surgeon for further physical evaluation.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.