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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Upper Back, Under The Shoulder Blade For The Last Two Days
Question: Pain in upper back for the last two days. Pain is under shoulder blade. No recent trauma. Icing and heat pad. Pain is getting worse. Tylenol doesn’t work for the pain. What could be causing the pain.
Brief Answer:
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Pain under shoulder blade without any history of recent trauma could be due to improper position while sleeping, bursitis or dislocation.
- Is it located more towards one side or bilaterally?
- Does the pain increase on local pressure or on movements?
- Have you noticed any restriction of movements on the affected shoulder?
You can take a combination of ibuprofen and serratiopeptidase combination which will aid in reducing any underlying inflammation resulting in the intense pain.
Kindly revert with your details.
Regards
Explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Pain under shoulder blade without any history of recent trauma could be due to improper position while sleeping, bursitis or dislocation.
- Is it located more towards one side or bilaterally?
- Does the pain increase on local pressure or on movements?
- Have you noticed any restriction of movements on the affected shoulder?
You can take a combination of ibuprofen and serratiopeptidase combination which will aid in reducing any underlying inflammation resulting in the intense pain.
Kindly revert with your details.
Regards
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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