History of progressive organomegaly (hepatosplenomegaly) Physical examination revealed no evident organomegaly, lymphadenopathy, or other masses. On physical examination, the patient had normal bowel sounds and mild left upper-quadrant tenderness to deep palpation but no masses, hernias, or organomegaly.
Quick Answer. Causes of upper arm pain include shoulder bursitis, biceps tendinitis, impingement syndrome and tennis elbow, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Pain can start near the shoulder and travel down, or start at the elbow and travel toward the shoulder. Keep Learning.
With your arm twisted downward, slowly raise your arm. If this causes pain, you may have tendinitis! Grab the elbow on the side where you have shoulder pain (if your right shoulder hurts, then grab your right elbow) and pull it across your body. If this causes pain, you may have an impingement.