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Pain In The Shoulder And Upper Chest. What Could Be Wrong With Me?
Question: Pain in my shoulder/chest backI have a comstant pain in my shoulder an upper left side of my chest an on my shoulder blade I dont know whats wrong please help.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in your shoulder and upper chest could be due to reasons such as:
• Periarthritis
• Frozen shoulder
• Inflammation of the bursa of shoulder.
• Cervical spine disc prolapse.
• Heart disease
As I believe that more information helps a physician arrive at an accurate diagnosis, I would request you to answer the following questions:
a. How long have you had the pain?
b. Does the pain increase on movement of the shoulder joint?
c. Does the pain increase with exertion/ breathing in/ cough?
d. Do you have any history of hypertension (increased blood pressure) and diabetes?
e. Do you have any family history of such a problem?
I would suggest that the following investigations be done to come to an accurate diagnosis:
• Electrocardiogram
• Chest Xray
• Xray of the shoulder joint
It is important that heart disease be ruled out first. I would suggest that you consult your prescribe appropriate therapy.
Awaiting your reply.
Regards
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in your shoulder and upper chest could be due to reasons such as:
• Periarthritis
• Frozen shoulder
• Inflammation of the bursa of shoulder.
• Cervical spine disc prolapse.
• Heart disease
As I believe that more information helps a physician arrive at an accurate diagnosis, I would request you to answer the following questions:
a. How long have you had the pain?
b. Does the pain increase on movement of the shoulder joint?
c. Does the pain increase with exertion/ breathing in/ cough?
d. Do you have any history of hypertension (increased blood pressure) and diabetes?
e. Do you have any family history of such a problem?
I would suggest that the following investigations be done to come to an accurate diagnosis:
• Electrocardiogram
• Chest Xray
• Xray of the shoulder joint
It is important that heart disease be ruled out first. I would suggest that you consult your prescribe appropriate therapy.
Awaiting your reply.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Aparna Kohli
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