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What Causes Severe Pain In The Back And In Between The Shoulder Blades?

I woke up this morning with a sharp pain in the middle of my back between my shoulder blades. As the day went on I noticed that when I swallowed my food I felt a sharp pain again in my back and in the middle of my chest this time. Now I am feeling the pain in both areas when I breath deep, swallow my food, and cough. What is wrong with me? Can someone please help?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Pain between the shoulder blades, otherwise known as interscapular pain, can have many causes.
While this symptom is commonly caused by something as minor as a muscle strain, it's important to be aware that it may also be a sign of something more serious, sometimes something as serious as a heart issue.
I suggest to do an electrocardiogram to evaluate the heart issue.
Meanwhile,I suggest using Acetaminophen to reduce the pain.


Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Back And In Between The Shoulder Blades?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Pain between the shoulder blades, otherwise known as interscapular pain, can have many causes. While this symptom is commonly caused by something as minor as a muscle strain, it s important to be aware that it may also be a sign of something more serious, sometimes something as serious as a heart issue. I suggest to do an electrocardiogram to evaluate the heart issue. Meanwhile,I suggest using Acetaminophen to reduce the pain. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician