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Hi. i've been having mild pain today in my upper back around right shoulder blade. it doesn't hurt when i breathe or move. any idea what it could be?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: If the pain is between your shoulder blades, your may have a muscle strain of the rhomboid muscles but if any respiratory distress, consider lung issues and get seen. Also, if any abdominal pain noted, consider gall bladder and get seen.

Answered 3/21/2015

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