Question 1

i have palpitations & left shoulder blade pain.tonight i had a fluttering in the left shoulder blade. now pain in same area. muscle spasm or palps?

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Symptom: Most probably unrelated to heart and local muscle spasm more likely.

Question 2

left shoulder blade pain means?

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Most likey bursitis?: Most pain over or under shoulder blade are from bursitis? Also do not forget pain coming out for disc  in the cervical area?

Question 3

dull deep pain between left shoulder blade and spine ?

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Pain should blade: My guess is you have been dong some new exercises or work that has strained some muscles in area.

Question 4

why do i have a sharp pain in my lower left shoulder blade?

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Shoulder blade pain: Your pain may be muscular, but may also be related to heart or lung problems. You should see your primary care doctor for a history, physical exam and possible diagnostic studies.

Question 5

swelling behind the left shoulder blade, what could be wrong?

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Muscle strain: The swelling could be from a muscle strain, or possibly inflammation of the bursa sac of the shoulder blade.  I would recommend you have this evaluated.

Question 6

i am 21 years old.and female have pain in left shoulder blade?

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Causes: need more info to pinpoint... Could be a muscle issue, a lung issue, nerve issue, cardiac issue.  Give us the who what when where how and maybe someone can pinpoint it for you.  Cough, pain with movement, rash?  Short of breath?

Question 7

sharp pain in my left shoulder blade that comes and goes.cause?

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Muscle strain?: The most likely source is muscle strain, but postural irregularities can also cause some periscapular pain. Problems with your neck can also referred pain to the scapular area. If home remedies do not resolve the pain, you should see an Ortho specialist for proper diagnosis.

Question 8

what can i do about this sharp pain below my left shoulder blade?

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Several causes: This type of pain can have several causes. It can be local such as a strain or rhomboid bursitis. It can originate inside the chest cavity. If it is tender, it is likely a local issue. Have a doctor evaluate it if it has been present for a while. If recent try heat at the area and either advil or aleve (naproxen).

Question 9

what could cause pain when i cough underneath the left shoulder blade?

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Referred pain: Your pain could be due to either aggrivation of a pulled muscle in the back.  It could also be referred from irritation of the nerves that innervate the diaphragm.  A good physical therapist or massotherapist should be able help if it is related to a musculoskeletal cause.

Question 10

what are good ways i can fix a sharp pain under my left shoulder blade?

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Eval 1st: This is most often related to neck/cervical spine related issues.  A "pinched nerve" from the neck either from a disc bulge/herniation/bone spur is usually the culprit.  The only way to know for sure would require an evaluation from an orthopedic surgeon or perhaps your primary care provider.  Options include therapy, chiropractic care, injections, and eventually surgery.

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I have palpitations & left shoulder blade pain.tonight i had a fluttering in the left shoulder blade. now pain in same area. muscle spasm or palps?

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Left shoulder blade pain means?

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Dull deep pain between left shoulder blade and spine ?

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Why do i have a sharp pain in my lower left shoulder blade?

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Swelling behind the left shoulder blade, what could be wrong?

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I am 21 years old.and female have pain in left shoulder blade?

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Sharp pain in my left shoulder blade that comes and goes.cause?

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What can i do about this sharp pain below my left shoulder blade?

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What could cause pain when i cough underneath the left shoulder blade?

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What are good ways i can fix a sharp pain under my left shoulder blade?

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