What Causes Pain In Shoulder Radiating To Neck?

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2015

Question: Good morning. My son has been having shoulder pain on his right side that goes to his neck and when he breathes it hurst more. He is a non smoker and non drinker but he is overweight and is 40 years old.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray first.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Better to first get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection because he is having pain while breathing.
Lung infection is the most common cause for pain while breathing.
If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry for lung infection.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
So ask him to avoid movements causing pain. Give him painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also helpful.
Don't worry, he will be alright in 1-2 weeks.
But first get done chest x ray.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar