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What Is Sharp And Severe Pain On Left Shoulder Suggestive Of?

I having severe pain on my left shoulder, this occurred after drinking my first can of bear of the night. The pain is sharp and it s deep inside my shoulder blade. I googled and some tells me it is cancer or has something to do with the heart. I st been hurting all night.i thought after a good night of rest, I ll feel better. Woke up this morning, the pain is still there. Is this something I should be con rn about?
Wed, 19 Feb 2020
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Hi,

Noted your history of sharp pain in left should started after first bear, sleep did not help, wants to know whether to be concerned about, googled to show related to Heart or cancer.
Well the pain in the shoulder joint can not be due to any cancer or heart related problems unless associated with other symptoms.
Hence the commonest cause I can think about are as follows:
Arthritis of shoulder joint.
Pericapsulitis.
Capsular tear or so.
Hence I would advise you the following in such a situation:
First of all apply the elbow sling to give rest to the left shoulder.
Consult your Doctor for a proper clinical evaluation.
X-ray or MRI to be done as needed.
Get a prescription for an anti-inflammatory medicine with painkiller properties.
Relevant blood tests.
Orthopedic Surgeon's opinion for further diagnosis and management as per the cause found.

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

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Is Sharp And Severe Pain On Left Shoulder Suggestive Of?

Hi, Noted your history of sharp pain in left should started after first bear, sleep did not help, wants to know whether to be concerned about, googled to show related to Heart or cancer. Well the pain in the shoulder joint can not be due to any cancer or heart related problems unless associated with other symptoms. Hence the commonest cause I can think about are as follows: Arthritis of shoulder joint. Pericapsulitis. Capsular tear or so. Hence I would advise you the following in such a situation: First of all apply the elbow sling to give rest to the left shoulder. Consult your Doctor for a proper clinical evaluation. X-ray or MRI to be done as needed. Get a prescription for an anti-inflammatory medicine with painkiller properties. Relevant blood tests. Orthopedic Surgeon s opinion for further diagnosis and management as per the cause found. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon