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what can cause back pain right below the left shoulder blade?
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Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered
46 years experience Radiation Oncology
Not simple: Assuming no direct trauma to the bones or chest wall, can be arthritis, gall bladder disease, or even an odd chest tumor.
Answered on Apr 15, 2018
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