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Could left kidney be causing shoulder blade pain?

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Dr. Rodney Alan answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Unlikely: Usually pain from the kidneys is felt in the flank area or just towards the back below the rib cage. Visceral pain radiating to the shoulder blade may be from the spleen. You should let your primary care provider know about this pain at your next visit even if it goes away spontaneously.

Answered 4/24/2015

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