What is the pain in my upper arm?
Patient: i HAVE BEEN HAVING PAIN IN MY UPPER ARM WHEN I MOVE IT CERTAIN WAYS. IF I HOLD IT STRAIGHT OUT TO THE SIDE IT CONSISTANT. SOMETIMES IT CRACKS. I THOUGHT IT WAS FROM CARRYING A HEAVY BAG TO WORK DAILY. SOMETIMES IT HURTS TO SLEEP ON IT.  CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME INFO ON WHAT I'M EXPERIENCING? Doctor: HelloThanks for the queryIf you have carried something heavy then it is most likely to be a cartilage tear. I advice you to give rest to the arm for 5 days, if the condition does not improve then you will have to get an MRI of the arm in order to evaluate for the painI hope I was of helpRegards