Possible causes of arm pain include:

  1. Angina (reduced blood flow to the heart)
  2. Brachial plexus injury
  3. Broken arm
  4. Broken wrist
  5. Bursitis
  6. Carpal tunnel syndrome
  7. Cellulitis
  8. Cervical disk herniation
  9. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  10. De Quervain tenosynovitis
  11. Fibromyalgia
  12. Heart attack
  13. Osteoarthritis
  14. Rheumatoid arthritis
  15. Rotator cuff injury
  16. Shingles
  17. Shoulder impingement syndrome
  18. Sprains (and strains)
  19. Tendinitis
  20. Tennis elbow
  21. Thoracic outlet syndrome
  22. Ulnar nerve entrapment

Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.