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I'm having pain on my left side under my armpit and my left shoulder blade. what could this be?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Under armpit pain: Under armpit and shoulder pain can be due to many things: do you feel a mass? Have you had a fever? How old are you? Are you a smoker? Any history of cancer in your family? Any history of TB? Consult with us.

Answered 8/13/2017

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A member asked:

I'm having pain on my left side under my armpit and my left shoulder blade. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

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