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2-3 inches below my shoulder hurts when i move it i have a sharp pain that takes my breath away. i cant put any weight on that arm. there was no injur?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Shoulder pain: You are young and this is still most likely a problem with muscle or thoracic spine. However internal problems can present as back pain. Does it hurt to breath. If so some lung problem could be possible-pleurisy, pneumonia or PE.

Answered 7/9/2016

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A member asked:

2-3 inches below my shoulder hurts when i move it i have a sharp pain that takes my breath away. i cant put any weight on that arm. there was no injur?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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