A member asked:

I woke up this morning with a sharp stabbing pain near my shoulder blade on my right side. it is constant pain, though gets worse when i breathe.

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: I would be seen. While it could very well be musculoskeletal, pain in that area that is worse with breathing should be evaluated for possible cardiac and pulmonary causes, such as a pulmonary embolus for example.

Answered 12/15/2015

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