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Right below my right shoulder blade when i breathe in it hurts and takes my breathe away what could it be?

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Dr. Carmen Kavali answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Pain in shoulder: Could be costochondritis (inflammation of bone lining in ribs), but you should see your doctor to rule out all the other things it could be.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/18/2016

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