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What Causes Backache Along With Pain In The Armpit?

Hi, I have a pain in my back that is between my scapula and my spine. it feels like a sharp knife stab. Also pain that shoots down my arm into my pinky finger. the pain is mostly under my armpit and in my elbow. by pinky finger has a dull ache/numbness.
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

This is due to Neuropathy. Maybe a spinal nerve in the neck is pinched due to the slipped disc. Get an MRI of cervical spine done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mahaveer Patil
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What Causes Backache Along With Pain In The Armpit?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This is due to Neuropathy. Maybe a spinal nerve in the neck is pinched due to the slipped disc. Get an MRI of cervical spine done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mahaveer Patil