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What Causes Discomfort In Right Shoulder Area After A Respiratory Infection?

I was diagnosed earlier this week with an upper respiratory infection and put on antibiotics, decongestants, and nasal spray. That was 4 days ago. This morning I woke up with an aching, dull, heavy pain behind my right shoulder blade. It is uncomfortable when I breathe. Should I use a wait and see approach?
Tue, 16 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have discomfort in right shoulder area after a respiratory infection. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like cervical spondylosis , tendinitis , wrong movement or trapezius muscle trigger points . Shoulder pain is not occurring probably due to respiratory track infection . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , give proper rest to shoulder and take ibuprofen or acetaminopehn for pain. Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination if condition doesn't get better . Doctor may order CT scan alomg with MRI and physical examination . Doctor may recommend physical therapy along with prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Discomfort In Right Shoulder Area After A Respiratory Infection?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have discomfort in right shoulder area after a respiratory infection. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like cervical spondylosis , tendinitis , wrong movement or trapezius muscle trigger points . Shoulder pain is not occurring probably due to respiratory track infection . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , give proper rest to shoulder and take ibuprofen or acetaminopehn for pain. Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination if condition doesn t get better . Doctor may order CT scan alomg with MRI and physical examination . Doctor may recommend physical therapy along with prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari