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I've got a sharp pain at the back on my left shoulder blade. i've had the pain for 4 days now and i initially thought it was a muscle strain that caused it.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Pain: Left shoulder blade pain is commonly a strain of your rhomboid muscle. However, pain can be from neck or back. Internal problems such as pleurisy, pneumonia, PE possible. Fever, Cough, Symptoms change when you take a breath? Cardiac conditions can go to back too.

Answered 6/27/2019

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A member asked:

I've got a sharp pain at the back on my left shoulder blade. i've had the pain for 4 days now and i initially thought it was a muscle strain that caused it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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