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I have a pain under my left shoulder blade. pain also shoots down my left arm.pain increases as i take deep breaths. its been 2 weeks.what could it be?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

There are many: potential diagnoses that could explain your symptoms including pleurisy, pneumonia, pulmonary embolus and musical skeletal issues. Since it has lasted two weeks it would be smart to seek a health care provider evaluation. Get checked out today.

Answered 11/11/2016

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A member asked:

I have a pain under my left shoulder blade. pain also shoots down my left arm.pain increases as i take deep breaths. its been 2 weeks.what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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