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What Causes Sharp Pains From Shoulder Blade To Armpits, Numbness In Fingers?

I am 29yrs old. weighing 75kgs. i am experiencing sharp pains in my left shoulder blades to the armpits, and somewhat numbness of the fingers. I have 3 EKG test and each one seemed better than the previous one. kindly advise on what this health problem could be.
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Hello,
It sounds like you may have throacic outlet syndrome. In this syndrome the nerve in the brachial plexus in the shoulder get inflamed and can cause shoulder pain, and some arm and hand pain and numbness. See a physical therapist or naturopath that is skilled in treating this condition.
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What Causes Sharp Pains From Shoulder Blade To Armpits, Numbness In Fingers?

Hello, It sounds like you may have throacic outlet syndrome. In this syndrome the nerve in the brachial plexus in the shoulder get inflamed and can cause shoulder pain, and some arm and hand pain and numbness. See a physical therapist or naturopath that is skilled in treating this condition. Regards