Question 1

what causes a person to vomit foamy pink mucus?cough, fever, pain in right back shoulder blade when breathing? uncontrollablediarrhea started 2days ago.

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Sounds severe: You have multiple problems that may relate or 2 separate problems going on at the same time. Both are severe and need immediate medical attention. Cough, fever, chest pain with foamy pink mucus is concerning for pneumonia. Uncontrollable diarrhea is bad requiring medical attention to prevent dehydration. Suffering those without help is the worst thing you would want to do.

Question 2

what to do about upper right back/shoulder blade sharp pains?

Accepted Answer

Scapula Pain: Inflammation can occur underneath the shoulder blade where there is a bursa. This is called scapulothoracic bursitis and can be treated with therapy, NSAIDS, pain medications, and possibly a steroid injection. Make an appointment with an Orthopaedic shoulder surgeon to be evaluated and discuss treatment options. Take care, Joe Wilson.

Question 3

my upper right back by my shoulder blade has been hurting for a few days now with a sharp, burning, pins and needles like sensation off and on. it hurts to move certain ways to the right. i heard a pop earlier & it sent the burning down my spine?

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Physical evaluation: Your symptoms can come from a number of different ailments including the cervical spine, the thoracic spine, local ribs and muscles, and the shoulder blade itself.  A complete evaluation and exam are necessary.  Be prepared to discuss if  you have neck symptoms, arm symptoms, shoulder joint symptoms, and what positions make it worse or better.

Question 4

hi there,

i think i may have pulled a muscle in my neck/back - i have severe pain on the right side of my shoulder blade which feeds all the way up to my. i can not move, everything is stiff and pain and can't sleep. do i need to see a dr?

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Absolutely: Severe symptoms have to be timely investigated and treated specifically when influencing mobility and sleep. Best will be to start with your doc who can further coordinate with specialist if needed.

Question 5

knot in right back below shoulder blade?

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Hard to say: There are multiple potential causes.  A good exam and appropriate studies  can usually determine the cause,  there is a condition known as subscapular bursitis in which the bursa underneath the scapula gets swollen and tender.  This is one of several potential causes.  Consider being seen.

Question 6

how do i stop this constant need to pop back shoulder blade area?

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Snapping scapula: This can be relieved by physical therapy possible corticosteroid injection and in certain patients who fail physical therapy possible arthroscopy and scapular bursectomy.

Question 7

i am experiencing pain on my left side of my back under my shoulder blade, what may be the cause ?

Accepted Answer

Various causes: If there has been no recent injury or strain, possibilities include scapula or rib pathology, lung pathology, early shingles(watch for rash), or nerve impingement from a bulging disc or spur pressing on a nerve root at the lower neck intervertebral space. See your MD for evaluation, xrays and/or MRI.

Question 8

i have pain in my back on the left side where my bra strap lies/under shoulder blade. its on and off some days its worse than others iv had it for 3 weeks. i have no other symptoms besides this oain?

Accepted Answer

: Check it it is where a metal piece of the bra hits you skin. You may have a nickel allergy.

Question 9

what cause back shoulder blade pain

Accepted Answer

Many causes poss.: It can b from muscle strain 2 pleuritic pain referred 2 the back/scapular area. Some r of no great concern some could b serious c ur pcp and get a diagnosis, & if need, get a referral 2 an ortho. Pe, apical disease of the lung r some also. As u can c an eval is needed.

Question 10

sharp pain on my back above shoulder blade. what to do?

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Multiple Things: Many sources can result in referred pain to the shoulder blade.  Along with the neurogenic sources like cervical (c6 for example) and the suprascapular nerve, we also see many patients with occult shoulder pathology have referred pain to this area.  Patients who are very flexible can also have occult shoulder instability refer pain to this area.   Please consider seeing your doctor.

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What causes a person to vomit foamy pink mucus?cough, fever, pain in right back shoulder blade when breathing? uncontrollablediarrhea started 2days ago.

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What to do about upper right back/shoulder blade sharp pains?

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My upper right back by my shoulder blade has been hurting for a few days now with a sharp, burning, pins and needles like sensation off and on. it hurts to move certain ways to the right. i heard a pop earlier & it sent the burning down my spine?

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Hi there, i think i may have pulled a muscle in my neck/back - i have severe pain on the right side of my shoulder blade which feeds all the way up to my. i can not move, everything is stiff and pain and can't sleep. do i need to see a dr?

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Knot in right back below shoulder blade?

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How do i stop this constant need to pop back shoulder blade area?

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I am experiencing pain on my left side of my back under my shoulder blade, what may be the cause ?

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I have pain in my back on the left side where my bra strap lies/under shoulder blade. its on and off some days its worse than others iv had it for 3 weeks. i have no other symptoms besides this oain?

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What cause back shoulder blade pain

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Sharp pain on my back above shoulder blade. what to do?

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