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What Causes Sharp Pain In Shoulder Blades Radiating To The Back Of Arm?
The muscles by my shoulder blades have sharp pains and it runs down the back of arm and into hands and fingers. If I use my hands to pick something up, lift my arms, or even when I lie down and sleep,it feels as tho the circulation is cut off to my arm and hands. In the morning my hands are swollen and I cannot open my hand all the way and I can t use them bc i can t grip anything. I use meth.is it dehydration or nerve dage?
Sharp pain in shoulder blades radiating to the back of arm may be in concern with possible issues of: - Acute gastric inflammation - Acute pancreatitis - Nerve compression issues - Others
However, detailed history, physical examination and necessary radiology evaluation with X-ray and ultrasound are of paramount importance in this matter to get a possible diagnosis and management guidelines.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Shoulder Blades Radiating To The Back Of Arm?
Hi, Sharp pain in shoulder blades radiating to the back of arm may be in concern with possible issues of: - Acute gastric inflammation - Acute pancreatitis - Nerve compression issues - Others However, detailed history, physical examination and necessary radiology evaluation with X-ray and ultrasound are of paramount importance in this matter to get a possible diagnosis and management guidelines. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon