What are the symptoms of shoulder periarthritis in women?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing frequent shoulder pain recently, especially at night, sometimes so severe that it disrupts my sleep. During the day, my shoulder feels stiff, and I even have some difficulty lifting my arm. Simple movements such as dressing and combing my hair are affected. Could this be shoulder periarthritis (frozen shoulder)? What are the symptoms of shoulder periarthritis in women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Jian
The main symptoms of periarthritis of the shoulder include the following aspects:
1. Shoulder pain: This pain is usually intermittent, with a chronic onset, and may be more severe at night. The nature of the pain can vary, such as dull pain or sharp, knife-like pain, and it tends to worsen after cold exposure or excessive fatigue.
2. Limited range of motion: As the condition progresses, the range of motion in the shoulder joint gradually decreases, particularly noticeable during movements such as lifting the arm or rotating the shoulder. Patients may find it difficult to perform simple daily activities, such as dressing or combing hair.
3. Tenderness: Obvious tender points can be detected in the shoulder area of patients with shoulder periarthritis. These points are typically located at the long head of the biceps tendon, supraspinatus tendon, coracoid process, and other areas. When these regions are pressed manually, patients will experience significant pain.
4. Muscle stiffness and atrophy: Prolonged pain and restricted movement can lead to stiffness and atrophy of the muscles surrounding the shoulder, further limiting the mobility of the shoulder joint.
If shoulder periarthritis is suspected, it is recommended to seek medical examination at a hospital immediately.
