Shoulder pain can be minor or it can also be a symptom of a serious disease. So do not take it lightly. Getting tested at the right time and starting treatment with the advice of a doctor will be beneficial for you. Doctors say that if you are having pain in your shoulders, then you must get these tests done.

If you often have shoulder pain and it is not getting cured, then ignoring it can be costly. Many people consider it a normal pain and keep treating it at home, but it can also be a sign of some serious disease. Let us know from the doctor that if there is constant pain in the shoulder, then which medical tests are necessary and what can be the reasons for this pain.

Shoulder pain can occur due to many reasons. It can usually be caused by muscle strain, wrong posture, lifting heavy objects or an injury. But sometimes this pain indicates serious reasons like frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injury, cervical spondylitis or heart related problems.

Shoulder pain can be a symptom of illness

Dr. Ankur Singh of the Orthopedic Department at Greater Noida Sarvodaya Hospital says that if there is persistent pain in the shoulders for some time, then these symptoms should not be ignored. Because if you ignore it, it can be a sign of a serious disease. In such a situation, if this problem persists, then you should be alert. Let us know from the doctor what can be the causes and symptoms of shoulder pain.

Pain persists, there is difficulty in raising the hand, pain spreads to the neck or back, pain increases while sleeping, tingling or numbness in the hands, if these symptoms persist for a long time then it is important to consult a doctor and get it checked. If these problems are bothering you then you should get some medical tests done.

X-ray

X-ray is the first test to find out if there is any fracture or dislocation in the shoulder bones. It also reveals the condition of the joints.

MRI

If there is any injury or strain in the muscles or ligaments, MRI gives accurate information about it. This is very important to confirm the rotator cuff injury.

Ultrasound

This test also helps to show the condition of muscles, ligaments and tendons. It is a cheap and quick option.

Blood Tests

Sometimes problems like infection or arthritis in the body also cause shoulder pain. For this, blood tests like CRP, ESR and rheumatoid factor can be done.

Nerve conduction test (NCV/EMG)

If there is tingling or weakness in the hands along with the pain, then this test is done to check the condition of the nerves. It tells if there is any pressure in the nerves.

When to go to the doctor?

Dr. Anchal Uppal says that if there is persistent pain in the shoulders, it should not be taken lightly. Dr. Uppal says that if the pain persists for more than 7-10 days, then consult a doctor immediately. The condition can worsen if delayed. If the pain persists in the shoulder, it can badly affect your daily life. Problems like sleep disturbance, difficulty in working and mental stress can start. Therefore, timely examination and treatment is very important.

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