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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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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.
Answered 1/23/2019
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