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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Shooting Pain In The Back And Shoulder Blade

I have this sharp stabbing/shooting pain in my back on the right side by my shoulder blade. It was a sudden onset and I don't know what caused it. Its made worse by taking a deep breath and it really feels like if I apply enough pressure it will crack and go away.
Fri, 10 Jul 2015
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to:
1. Spasm of the muscles of back and shoulder - management will involve application of muscle relaxant gel & intake of analgesic (like Diclofenac or Panadol) + Pantoprazole preparation.

2. Gastrointestinal cause- due to accumulation of gas and excess acid formation in stomach. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole, which prevent acid formation in stomach (to be taken before meals)+ antacid gel (to be taken after meals).

However, an ECG and X ray of chest can be done to rule out any Cardiovascular and respiratory cause for the symptoms.

Kindly consult your General Physician and start treatment as advised.
There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Shooting Pain In The Back And Shoulder Blade

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to: 1. Spasm of the muscles of back and shoulder - management will involve application of muscle relaxant gel & intake of analgesic (like Diclofenac or Panadol) + Pantoprazole preparation. 2. Gastrointestinal cause- due to accumulation of gas and excess acid formation in stomach. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole, which prevent acid formation in stomach (to be taken before meals)+ antacid gel (to be taken after meals). However, an ECG and X ray of chest can be done to rule out any Cardiovascular and respiratory cause for the symptoms. Kindly consult your General Physician and start treatment as advised. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Take care.