Question 1

pain in left shoulder blade, left upper side and left chest. could it be gas or somethin to do with stomach? very worried. 30 yrs old

Accepted Answer

L shoulder/chest: pain is very unlikely related to stomach problems.See your doc to evaluate the shoulder/chest pain for other causes like musculoskeletal,cardiac,or pulmonary etiologies.

Question 2

how do you get  rid of trapped gas in your back behind left shoulder blade i can here in my intestine i can here the gas.

Accepted Answer

See MD: Have you been checked for a diaphragmatic hernia or hiatal hernia? That is when the stomach pokes up into the area where your lungs are above the diaphragm. This would be the most concerning possibility.  See your doctor. Good health.

Question 3

localized upper left sharp abdo pain radiates to left shoulder blade. i have the urge to burp and release gas a lot.  what causes this pain?

Accepted Answer

typical: Your sx are fairly typical of issues in your stomach : gastritis, peptic ulcer, non-ulcer dyspepsia. There are many otc treatments but if they don't help. You should be evaluated.

Question 4

was lifting weights an pain occurs under left shoulder blade was is this?

Accepted Answer

Muscle.: Its most likely one or more muscles that lie under the shoulder blade.  Stretching the entire shoulder region  and icing the area for 20 minutes at a time, 3-4 times per day can help alleviate it. You can also take an anti-inflammatory medication like Motrin or aleve (naproxen).

Question 5

how do i get rid of a catch i have under my left shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic Evaluation: The catch means something is out of sync in the complex set of coordinated movements of the shoulder girdle.  This can be because of a strain/sprain, or slight focal weakness, or occult shoulder instability along with a host of other possibilities. Start with scapula stability strength program but consider an evaluation if persists.  http://theshouldercenter.com/shoulder-pain.htm.

Question 6

possible reason for piercing pain under your left shoulder blade?

Accepted Answer

Many: Muscular, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), heart, esophagus, ulcer, splenic infarct, lung or pleurisy. See a doctor.

Question 7

i have cronic severe pain under my left shoulder blade.  not even narcodics relieves the pain?

Accepted Answer

Have it checked: Pain is both a symptom and a disease. Just taking narcotic medications without trying to find out the cause is not the way to address your problem. Have yourself evaluated by a physician.

Question 8

have been having a pain under my left shoulder blade after taking a drink. any ideas on what could be the problem?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: Could be muscle spasm. Sometimes drinking or eating can trigger hormonal or chemical responses that might make having a muscle spasm more likely. Of it could be referred pain from a problem with your esophagus or stomach, such as an ulcer. If the latter is the case, it may repond to over the counter Zantac (ranitidine).

Question 9

i have had a pain under my left shoulder blade when i take a deep breath. it has been going on for a week now. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Ribs or Lung?: Pain when you take a deep breath seems to indicate that when your rib cage expands this is painful...This points towards a problem in the rib cage or pulmonary system although the possibilities can be many.  If this is minor it can just be a strain of a rib cage muscle but if significant, see your doctor.

Question 10

i have been experiencing a sharp pain under my left shoulder blade that comes and goes and gets worse when eating. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain: The diaphragm, when irritated, sends signals that makes it seem your shoulder is hurting and/or hiccups. Try a low fat diet, increase your oral hydration, (juice tea and water). Okay to get in with your regular doc for evaluation. Labs to check your liver, US to check your upper abdominal organs, EGD, CXR. Go sooner if you have fever or vomiting. Be well.

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Pain in left shoulder blade, left upper side and left chest. could it be gas or somethin to do with stomach? very worried. 30 yrs old

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How do you get rid of trapped gas in your back behind left shoulder blade i can here in my intestine i can here the gas.

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Localized upper left sharp abdo pain radiates to left shoulder blade. i have the urge to burp and release gas a lot. what causes this pain?

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Was lifting weights an pain occurs under left shoulder blade was is this?

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How do i get rid of a catch i have under my left shoulder blade?

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Possible reason for piercing pain under your left shoulder blade?

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I have cronic severe pain under my left shoulder blade. not even narcodics relieves the pain?

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Have been having a pain under my left shoulder blade after taking a drink. any ideas on what could be the problem?

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I have had a pain under my left shoulder blade when i take a deep breath. it has been going on for a week now. what's going on?

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I have been experiencing a sharp pain under my left shoulder blade that comes and goes and gets worse when eating. what can it be?

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