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I have a bruise like pain with swelling around my right scapula. how long should this pain last before seeing a doctor? it's been a week.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: If the pain is minor it should resolve over the next 1-2 weeks. If the pain is major and trauma was involved have it evaluated.

Answered 1/9/2018

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A member asked:

I have a bruise like pain with swelling around my right scapula. how long should this pain last before seeing a doctor? it's been a week.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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