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What Causes Pain Around The Left Shoulder Blade At Night?
Question: I have an ache around my left shoulder blade that is worse at night when I am in bed
age is 77
age is 77
Brief Answer:
Possibly musculoskeletal pain
Detailed Answer:
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The pain you are experiencing is likely to be musculoskeletal. The most common cause of such pain in elderly is osteoarthritis and frozen shoulder.
Physical examination, X ray and imaging studies of shoulder joint like MRI can help confirm the diagnosis.
Since you are complaining of pain on left shoulder, I also recommend getting an EKG done to rule out any cardiovascular disease.
Please be advised to follow up with a primary care provider for further evaluation and management.
Meanwhile take Ibuprofen (if not allergic) for pain.
Hope this answers your question
Pleaseaddress further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Possibly musculoskeletal pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic
The pain you are experiencing is likely to be musculoskeletal. The most common cause of such pain in elderly is osteoarthritis and frozen shoulder.
Physical examination, X ray and imaging studies of shoulder joint like MRI can help confirm the diagnosis.
Since you are complaining of pain on left shoulder, I also recommend getting an EKG done to rule out any cardiovascular disease.
Please be advised to follow up with a primary care provider for further evaluation and management.
Meanwhile take Ibuprofen (if not allergic) for pain.
Hope this answers your question
Pleaseaddress further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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