What causes soreness, swelling, and pain in the arm?
Sep 13, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, "bangzi" refers to the arm. Soreness, swelling, and pain in the arm may be caused by factors such as intense physical activity, cold exposure, shoulder periarthritis, cervical spondylosis, or angina pectoris. If a patient frequently engages in strenuous exercise in daily life, it may lead to lactic acid buildup, resulting in soreness, swelling, and pain in the arm. It is recommended that patients avoid intense physical activity and get appropriate rest to alleviate symptoms.
Generally speaking, "bangzi" refers to the arm. Soreness, swelling, and pain in the arm may be caused by factors such as intense physical activity, cold exposure, shoulder periarthritis (frozen shoulder), cervical spondylosis, angina pectoris, and others. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Intense Physical Activity
If a patient frequently engages in strenuous exercise in daily life, lactic acid may accumulate, leading to soreness, swelling, and pain in the arm. It is recommended that patients avoid intense exercise and get appropriate rest to relieve symptoms.
2. Cold Exposure
If a patient remains in a cold and damp environment for prolonged periods, local blood circulation may become impaired, resulting in soreness, swelling, and pain in the arm. Patients should keep warm and avoid long-term exposure to cold and damp conditions.
3. Shoulder Periarthritis (Frozen Shoulder)
Shoulder periarthritis is a self-limiting, non-infectious inflammatory condition. Inflammation can cause soreness, swelling, and pain in the arm. Patients may take medications such as etoricoxib tablets or ibuprofen tablets under medical guidance. Additionally, heat therapy can help alleviate symptoms.
4. Cervical Spondylosis
Cervical spondylosis is also a common condition, often caused by prolonged poor neck posture, cold exposure, or extended periods of looking down. The main symptoms include soreness and pain in the shoulder, accompanied by neck stiffness, dizziness, and headaches. Treatment may include medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, mecobalamin tablets, or Shujin Huoxue tablets, taken under a doctor's supervision.
5. Angina Pectoris
A type of heart disease, angina primarily presents as chest pain. However, in some individuals, the pain may radiate to the shoulder, manifesting as soreness and pain in the shoulder area, often accompanied by chest tightness and shortness of breath. Medications such as verapamil hydrochloride tablets or diltiazem hydrochloride may be used under medical guidance.
In addition, arm soreness and pain could also result from conditions such as rotator cuff injury or rheumatoid arthritis. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment under professional medical supervision.
