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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Shoulder Blade?

my 17 year old daughter has been complaining about her shoulder hurting for about 3 weeks and even more so yesterday and today. I have given her 800mg Ibuprofen, Ice pack and heat. Nothing is helping. Now she has a swollen place on her shoulder blade. what could be wrong and what can we do to help her. she says that it hurts when she moves it and lifts it. It is also waking her up at night. she says that it feels best when she lays on it over her head.
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and pain in shoulder blade. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve root compression due to disc protrusion , infection , muscle stain and swelling in joint . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , do light stretching exercies under expert , start physical therapy and take ibuprofen or acetaminopehn for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe methylcobalamin supplements , B12 supplementation anti inflammatory or recommend accupuncture.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In Shoulder Blade?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and pain in shoulder blade. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like nerve root compression due to disc protrusion , infection , muscle stain and swelling in joint . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses , do light stretching exercies under expert , start physical therapy and take ibuprofen or acetaminopehn for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe methylcobalamin supplements , B12 supplementation anti inflammatory or recommend accupuncture. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari