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I have a constant sharp pain pain that won't go away just by my left shoulder blade, not sure if it is an organ problem or not?

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For how long?: Acute pain that is persistent can be caused by any number of causes such as a muscle sprain or inflammation of tendons(Tendinitis). If breathing makes the pain worse, then it points to your lung(Pleurisy?) or a broken rib from injury. If the pain does not settle down with Tylenol(take 2 tablets 6 hours apart for 24 hours), then you need to get a medical examination and a Chest X-R ay fm your docto

Answered 12/17/2020

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Strain/Inflammation: At age 28yrs, sharp pain Left shoulder pain likely to be Strain/ Inflammation from acute injury or over use. If rest, warm compresses and OTC pain meds; don't give relief, see Doctor for Exam and possible imaging.

Answered 12/20/2020

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My thoughts: ALTHOUGH SHOULDER PAIN COULD BE REFERRED, AND COULD BE ASSOCIATED WITH PINCHING OF NERVES IN ARM OR NECK, COULD ALSO BE SECONDARY TO A NEURALGIA WHICH AFFECTS THE MIDDLE SHOULDER BLADE, "NOTALGIA PARESTHETICA". PERHAPS A NEUROLOGIST COULD EVALUATE THESE AREAS.

Answered 12/21/2020

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