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A member asked:

For more than 3 weeks my 4 year old son is constantly complaining about shoulder pain. there is no swelling or bruising. should i take him to see a doctor or could it be growth pains?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Evaluate: We don't see shoulder pain as part of the "growing pain " label.

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/23/2018

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