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What is this burning sensation between shoulder blades?

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Dr. Slade Suchecki answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

May be: This symptom could be a sign of serious condition such as heart issues. If it persists or worsens, you should be seen by your physician immediately. Other possible causes include musculoskeletal strain, reflux, aortic issues, lung issues, esophageal issues, spinal issues. Need more info - such as onset, duration, aggravating factors, releiving factors, temporal factors, associated symptoms?

Answered 10/26/2015

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Burning should blade: Burning sensation is very often nerve irritation. Shoulder blade areas could be referred pain from a midcervical C5 nerve root irritation, but could also suggest a higher thoracic spine problem. Good to have someone check for numbness where burning and check your reflexes related to the spinal levels.

Answered 12/11/2019

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