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Can heartburn or acid reflux cause pain in the left arm and upper left shoulder blade?
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See your doctor. : Heartburn and acid reflux can cause left arm and shoulder pain. However heart conditions can also do this. If you have a personal or family history of heart disease you need to see a doctor. You may also develop an ulcer with moderate alcohol use.
Answered 3/18/2014
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