Symptom Checker
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Shoulder Pain
Based on your answers, some of the most likely causes of your shoulder pain are
tendonitis
bursitis
muscle strain.
Frozen shoulder or a torn tendon (rotator cuff tear) are also possible as complications of these other conditions. Frozen shoulder (a condition in which motion in the shoulder is severely limited in all directions), may complicate any of these conditions if pain lasts long enough and if you restrict your motion as a response.
Over-the-counter pain medicines, rest and ice may be helpful, but if symptoms persist, it is important that you see a physician to evaluate these symptoms.
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