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What Causes Pain In Upper Back Between Shoulder Blades?
I m 64 years old, and suddenly noted pain in my upper back between the shoulder blades, closer to the left side. Deep Inhalation painful. No left shoulder , arm , jaw pain. No history of acid reflux, though did tale an antacid about 15 min ago with no change . Area tender with pressure. Could heart attack be possible.
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Sat, 9 Jan 2016
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Hello,
Welcome to hcm,
Sharp pain in between shoulder blades need to be evaluated. It could be simple myalgia or a fatal myocardial infarction. Take a over the counter analgesics ,if the pain doesn't subside or there any associated symptoms like giddiness, sweating, increasing pain,breathlessness ,palpitations then consult your doctor to rule out the possibility of heart attack.
Thank you,
Take care
Welcome to hcm,
Sharp pain in between shoulder blades need to be evaluated. It could be simple myalgia or a fatal myocardial infarction. Take a over the counter analgesics ,if the pain doesn't subside or there any associated symptoms like giddiness, sweating, increasing pain,breathlessness ,palpitations then consult your doctor to rule out the possibility of heart attack.
Thank you,
Take care
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