Shoulder blade pain is the dull aching pain between the shoulder blades. It can occur due to injury to the muscle and tendon of the shoulder. Generally, such pains are treatable and not very serious. However, they are troublesome pains that can be treated with exercise.
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Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from palpitations, chest pain, and shoulder blade pain for the past few months. I am also attaching my blood test reports. Are these symptoms related to my cardiac health issues? Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I have reviewed your reports (the attachments were removed to protect the patient's identity). The treadmill test (TMT) is not attached. However, other reports are normal except for deranged LDL (low-density lipoproteins) cholesterol. Cons... Read Full »
I have neck pain that gets severe when I move. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 21-year-old having muscle pain for the last 10 days. I do not remember its cause. The affected area is below the neck on the left side (next to the shoulder blade). It is not a persistent pain, and pain only occurs when I move my neck to an extreme position. I have not taken any med... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It says you have had pain in your neck and shoulder blade region for 10 days but have not mentioned any injury. I think it can be a neck strain which can happen with small causes like bad posture while sleeping. As you ... Read Full »
Which food helps to manage bloating with shoulder and back pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing some gastric problems since childhood. If I try to eat some oily food regularly, it causes bloating in my stomach. Recently I found that frequently in the morning, I wake up with pain under my shoulder in the back and bloating in my stomach. Please tell me what kind ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your main concern is stomach bloating. The causes for that may include the following. 1. Excess stress. 2. Smoking. 3. Celiac disease. 4. Drinking too many carbonated drinks. 5. Stress-induced irritable bowel s... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing pain between my shoulder blades, around my spine, and I also have anxiety and a hiatal hernia. I engage in smoking and drinking over the weekends. I kindly request your suggestions on what I should do. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the images and report you provided (attachment removed to protect patient's identity), your shoulder pain seems to be caused by trapezitis. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below: Avoid lifting he... Read Full »