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Burlingame, CA
A 26-year-old male asked:

Pain left sholder blade , arm pain at times feels numb. lower rib discomfort neck tight , upper left chest?

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Dr. Thomas Dowling
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 42 years experience
Neck v cardiac v: This could be a lower level cervical disc herniation at c6-7 or c7-t1 or it could be a heart issue or even an upper love lung problem . Your age would be more co sister with a musculoskeletal diagnosis but since there is a cardiac possibility, you should get an evaluation by your physician.
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