Unlikely: Pain between the shoulder blades is most likely related to muscular origins, however some intra-abdominal causes can result in a similar pain but the muscles are usually not sore on exam (eg, pancreatic causes).
Answered 8/20/2013
5.5k views
Yes: It is called referred pain. Because the nerves that control your stomach come from that area of your back, if you have a problem with your stomach you may feel pain there as well.
Answered 11/28/2014
5.5k views
Hernia: The discomfort you get from a hiatal hernia is usually pain in your upper abdomen or chest. If fact, we sometimes think someone is having pain from their heart when in fact it is heartburn from a hiatal hernia.
Answered 2/17/2015
3.2k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question