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Short sharps pains in front and backribs and ache pain between shoulder blades. no issues breathing. heart ok. how to tell if lungs or muscoskeltal?

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Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

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Or gallbladder: sepends on exact location, timing, and duration. It sounds less likely like lung.

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Answered 5/2/2015

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A member asked:

Short sharps pains in front and backribs and ache pain between shoulder blades. no issues breathing. heart ok. how to tell if lungs or muscoskeltal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angelina Postoev md facs answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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