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A 37-year-old female asked:

Top of left shoulder and muscles that connect to clavicle hurt when i take deep breaths. slight elbow pain as well. lung cancer? muscular?

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Dr. Peter Karpawich
Dr. Peter Karpawichanswered
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Probable muscular: Any trauma? Neck problems? Pinched nerve? Scoliosis? Pain that worsens with muscle movement such as deep breathing typically are related to skeletal or muscular issues. Discuss spine and disk problems with you doctor.
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