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What Causes Constant Pain In Shoulder Blade?
Question: Cold feeling and constant pain in shoulder blade and left shoulder going down arm
Brief Answer:
MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your arm.
I will advise you to MRI cervical spine for better diagnosis.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
As you are feeling coldness in your arm these symptoms could be due to vascular occlusion around your shoulder.
Colour Doppler may help in diagnosis.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I was worried it may be a heart attack I work at a supermarket so filling shelfs and lifting stuff
Brief Answer:
Possibility of heart attack at your age is less.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Possibility of heart attack at your age is less.
And you don't have associated symptoms like sweating,dizziness,palpitation.
As per your job profile muscle sprain and disc compression can give such symptoms.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and I always feel im having a heart attack and with these pains I just have made myself worried about it and cant get into see my local gp until thursday night
Brief Answer:
explained below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
I will advise counselling session with your doctor for panic and anxiety.
Lifestyle Modifications will help to reduce anxiety,
- Proper nutrition eat fresh fruits and juices
- Regular physical activity [walk, exercises]
- Adequate sleep
- Stress reduction strategies; keep your self busy in creative activities.
Avoid tobacco smoke, alcohol if you take it.
-Join groups that will help you to elevate mood like laughing club, drama club
Many of my patients have found good relief with SKY [sudarshan XXXXXXX yoga] so you can also start as adjuvant treatment with your medication.
If not relieved then you may need further medication.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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