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What is this pain in my shoulder? i have a sore and aching pain in my shoulder, possibly cause by a knot, which has occurred for 5 days.

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Dr. Eric Potter answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unsure from that inf: That description is inadequate to attempt diagnosis. Could be anything from muscular to joint to lymph nodes.

Answered 6/9/2016

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