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Woke up this morning and the ache in my upper back between my shoulder blades feels like a deep ache and i've been punched its painful i not sure is its a muscle or shoulder or my lungs it seems to have got worse over the last week any idea what this cou

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Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

It could be one of : It could be from any of the issues you listed as well as a spine issue or gastrointestinal issue like a gallbladder or ulcer problem. Since you are getting it after rest and it is getting worse, you need to be seen by your physician to make sure it is not a more serious problem.

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Answered 1/23/2019

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A member asked:

Woke up this morning and the ache in my upper back between my shoulder blades feels like a deep ache and i've been punched its painful i not sure is its a muscle or shoulder or my lungs it seems to have got worse over the last week any idea what this cou

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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