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Arm Pain (bilateral) Definition
Common names:
  • Arm Pain (bilateral)
  • Arm Pain (both arms)
  • Pain in Both Arms
  • Pain in the Arms (both arms)
  • Painful Arms (both arms)
A person with bilateral arm pain has discomfort in the structures of the arms. Arm pain is often caused by injury, irritation or inflammation of the skin, muscles, bones or joints in the arm. Images

Strains and sprains are the most common causes of arm pain in children and young adults. Arthritis is the most common cause of arm pain in the elderly.

Causes of arm pain include:
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Last Updated: Aug 12, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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