Introduction

Many people feel pain in the shoulder blade area, and the causes of this pain are different.

Nature of the Pain

Dr. Sergey Agapkin notes that it is important not to confuse this pain with symptoms of cardiovascular diseases and, first of all, you should pay attention to the nature of the pain, its localization, and also when a person feels it, whether the pain is in the left shoulder.

Common Causes

According to him, the most common causes of pain in the shoulder blades are a reaction to physical exertion and psychological and emotional stress.

Examination Required

In this case, pain appears in the region of the left shoulder blade, and therefore a person needs to undergo an examination to confirm the condition of the heart and blood vessels, as well as an MRI of the spine in the thoracic region.

Indication of Stomach Ulcer

And pain in the area between the shoulder blades may indicate a stomach ulcer.

Diagnosis and Treatment

In order to diagnose the infection in time and start treating the ulcer, a person needs to undergo a gastroscopy.

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