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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain Between The Shoulder Blades
Question: I'm having constant pain between my shoulder blades for last week it feels like trapped wind ,it eases then builds up again it's so painful I've tried every type of indigestion tablet but nothing helps . It's not getting any better
Brief Answer:
needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.I give them a splint,rest,analgesics,anti-inflammatory tablets and ice pack till the swelling reduces to some extent. Then i get an xray and if necessary an mri done to find out the exact reason.
In your case,there are 3 possibilities-
POSSIBILITY 1. SOFT TISSUE INFLAMMATION- there may be no bony involvement,only the soft tissues around the back might be inflammed that may be causing the pain
POSSIBILITY 2. NEUROPATHY- there may be a partial or complete swelling of the nerves in that region that may be the root cause of such kind of pain.
POSSIBILITY 3. DISC PROLAPSE-there may be a compressed a nerve in the region somewhere that might be causing radiating pain in those regions.Possibility of a disc prolapse should be kept in mind.
I suggest you get an Xray as well as an MRI and a detailed blood profile investigations done to find out the exact cause.
Physiotherapy,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help.
But i assure one thing, even if it is either of the above 3 possibilities,all have a good prognosis and you should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.Do get back to me after ur reports are ready.
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
I generally see many cases like this at my clinic.I give them a splint,rest,analgesics,anti-inflammatory tablets and ice pack till the swelling reduces to some extent. Then i get an xray and if necessary an mri done to find out the exact reason.
In your case,there are 3 possibilities-
POSSIBILITY 1. SOFT TISSUE INFLAMMATION- there may be no bony involvement,only the soft tissues around the back might be inflammed that may be causing the pain
POSSIBILITY 2. NEUROPATHY- there may be a partial or complete swelling of the nerves in that region that may be the root cause of such kind of pain.
POSSIBILITY 3. DISC PROLAPSE-there may be a compressed a nerve in the region somewhere that might be causing radiating pain in those regions.Possibility of a disc prolapse should be kept in mind.
I suggest you get an Xray as well as an MRI and a detailed blood profile investigations done to find out the exact cause.
Physiotherapy,analgesics,anti-inflammatory drugs should help.
But i assure one thing, even if it is either of the above 3 possibilities,all have a good prognosis and you should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.Do get back to me after ur reports are ready.
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
YOUR RATING FOR THIS ANSWER MATTERS A LOT AND WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you ill take your advice,but this started with a bad dizzy spell after taking tramadol for the first time,but your right anti inflammatory tablets have eased it just a bit and pain has not centred on the left hand under shoulder.what would cause the awful wind though it seems to build up under my shoulders over night ? Sometimes it catches my breath the pain is so sharp. I will keep taking anti inflammatory tablets and see how it goes
Brief Answer:
query answered
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome back
THE NERVES WHICH I AM TALKING ABOUT THAT MAY BE COMPRESSED,HAVE A FUNCTION OF CARRYING SENSATIONS TOO.
SO OVERNIGHT IF THEY GET COMPRESED TO A LARGER EXTENT,THEY CAUSE THIS WIERD AWFUL WIND LIKE THING WITH SEVERE PAIN.Its is certainly unbearable. I can understand what you may be going through.
Just take anti inflammatory tablets twice a day for about 5 days, and give me your feedback.
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion. Wish you a good health.Have a great day : )
Take care,God bless.
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query answered
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome back
THE NERVES WHICH I AM TALKING ABOUT THAT MAY BE COMPRESSED,HAVE A FUNCTION OF CARRYING SENSATIONS TOO.
SO OVERNIGHT IF THEY GET COMPRESED TO A LARGER EXTENT,THEY CAUSE THIS WIERD AWFUL WIND LIKE THING WITH SEVERE PAIN.Its is certainly unbearable. I can understand what you may be going through.
Just take anti inflammatory tablets twice a day for about 5 days, and give me your feedback.
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion. Wish you a good health.Have a great day : )
Take care,God bless.
FOR ME TO SERVE MY PATIENTS BETTER,PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Hi there just wondering my pain settled on the left side yesterday today it's on the right shoulder painkillers haven't helped today do you think.it could be associated with the neck
Brief Answer:
hi
Detailed Answer:
hi XXXX
nice to see you again : )
thats what i had told you earlier... it seems like a compressed neck in the nerve...
why dont you get an mri of neck done.. Lets confirm what has happened. We should not leave the mystery unresolved..dont you think so ?
do share the mri reports ...Lets see what can be done.
Till then you can take some muscle relaxant tablets.
bye ..take care
hi
Detailed Answer:
hi XXXX
nice to see you again : )
thats what i had told you earlier... it seems like a compressed neck in the nerve...
why dont you get an mri of neck done.. Lets confirm what has happened. We should not leave the mystery unresolved..dont you think so ?
do share the mri reports ...Lets see what can be done.
Till then you can take some muscle relaxant tablets.
bye ..take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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