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  1. Mayo Clinic
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    Sprains - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • A sprain is a stretching or tearing of ligaments — the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect two bones together in your joints. The most common location for a sprain is in your ankle. Initial treatm… See more

    Symptoms

    Signs and symptoms will vary, depending on the severity of the injury, and may include: 1. Pain 2. Swelling 3. Bruising 4. Limited ability to move the affected joint 5. Hearing or f… See more

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    Causes

    A sprain occurs when you overextend or tear a ligament while severely stressing a joint. Sprains … See more

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    Risk Factors

    Factors contributing to sprains include: 1. Environmental conditions.Slippery or uneven surfaces can make you more prone to injury. 2. Fatigue.Tired muscles are less likely to prov… See more

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    What is a sprained arm?
    A sprain is a condition that occurs due to excessive stretching, twisting or tearing of a ligament due to heavy force on the joint. A sprained arm refers to sprain of ligaments in the shoulder joint or the elbow joint or both. (1 âś” âś” Trusted Source Shoulder joint consists of three bones namely, Clavicle, Scapula and Humerus.
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  1. Symptoms of a sprained arm include12:
    • Pain
    • Swelling
    • Bruising or discoloration
    • Instability (feeling like you can’t put weight on the joint or move comfortably)
    • Reduced range of motion (it’s hard or painful to move the joint as far as usual)
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    The most common sprain symptoms include:

    • Pain.
    • Swelling.
    • Bruising or discoloration.
    • Instability (feeling like you can’t put weight on the joint or move comfortably).

    Sprains: Types, Symptoms & Treatment - …

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    The signs of most sprains or strains are very similar: pain and inflammation, and often bruising and swelling, at the injured area. Depending on how bad the sprain or strain is, the pain may be mild, moderate, or severe. With a sprain, you may feel a tear or pop in the joint as it happens. The joint may then feel either stiff or unstable.

    Muscle and Ligament Sprains, Strains, an…

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    How do you know if you have a sprained arm?
    A pulled muscle in the arm can cause a reduced range of motion of the arm and weakness of the affected muscle. This sign is most likely with a complete tear, or rupture, of an arm muscle. A mild strain usually causes no loss of muscle strength.

    Signs & Symptoms of a Pulled Muscle in the Arm | livestrong

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    Does pain in the right or left arm indicate a potential stroke?

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    M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of exp

    An acute stroke would very rarely cause only pain in a body part without any other symptoms. Stroke due to bleeding in the brain can cause a severe headache. Numbness, tingling and an odd sensation one side of the face or body might feel uncomfortable. Why some people develop post-stroke pain in the part of the body affected is not known.
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    What is a sprained arm?
    A sprain is a condition that occurs due to excessive stretching, twisting or tearing of a ligament due to heavy force on the joint. A sprained arm refers to sprain of ligaments in the shoulder joint or the elbow joint or both. (1 âś” âś” Trusted Source Shoulder joint consists of three bones namely, Clavicle, Scapula and Humerus.

    Sprain in the Arm / Sprained Arm - Causes, Symptoms ... - Medindia

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    What are the symptoms of a sprain?
    The most common sprain symptoms include: Pain, Swelling, Bruising or discoloration, Instability, and Reduced range of motion. Anything that forces your joint to move too much or too far can cause a sprain.

    Sprains: Types, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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    What causes a sprained arm?
    Arm sprain can happen due to a blow to the joint, falling on an out-stretched arm or forceful twisting of the arm. Sprained arm refers to sprain in the shoulder or/and elbow joints. Common symptoms of an arm sprain are swelling, pain, redness and tenderness in the joint. Reduced range of motion in the joint is also present.

    Sprain in the Arm / Sprained Arm - Causes, Symptoms ... - Medindia

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    How can I tell if I have a sprain or strain?
    To diagnose a sprain or strain, your doctor will first take your medical history and perform a physical exam. They will check the joint's stability, range of motion, and any inflammation while asking about pain. Based on the exam results, additional tests may be ordered.

    Sprains and Strains Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - UPMC

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  3. Cleveland Clinic
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    Sprains: Types, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

     
  4. WebMD
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    Muscle and Ligament Sprains, Strains, and Tears - WebMD

  5. Livestrong
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    Signs & Symptoms of a Pulled Muscle in …

    In cases of a moderate to severe arm muscle or tendon tear, you might notice a lump deformity. This sign is most likely with a complete tear, or rupture, of an arm muscle. A mild arm strain …

  6. Mayo Clinic
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    Muscle strains - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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  8. Verywell Health
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    Sprains and Strains: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

    Nov 19, 2023 · Sprains and strains have some symptoms in common and others that are unique to each injury. The symptoms they share include: Symptoms vary with the intensity of the injury. Regardless of severity, sprains generally cause …

  9. Penn Medicine
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    Sprains – Types, Symptoms and Causes - Penn Medicine

  10. Medindia
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    Sprain in the Arm / Sprained Arm - Causes, …

    Mar 9, 2015 · Sprained arm refers to sprain in the shoulder or/and elbow joints. Common symptoms of an arm sprain are swelling, pain, redness and tenderness in the joint. Reduced range of...

  11. UPMC
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    Sprains and Strains Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - UPMC

  12. NHS
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    Sprains and strains - NHS