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I'm having constant aching pain under my left shoulder blade that worsens and turns into a sharp pain when i take deep breaths. what could this be?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: There are several possibilities including pleurisy, a subscapular bursitis, a pneumonia, pancreatitis, among other possible causes. I would not hesitate to be seen and examined.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/9/2019

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A member asked:

I'm having constant aching pain under my left shoulder blade that worsens and turns into a sharp pain when i take deep breaths. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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