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What Causes Acute Pain Around Shoulder Blade And Severe Fatigue?

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2015

Question: I have been having an acute pain in my back left shoulder for 2 days and it runs from the base of my neck down to the bottom of my shoulder blade. Extremely tired as well and tonight my fingers were cramping up and freezing in place all facing in weird directions. I do smoke too

should I go to ER?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go to the ER

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

The pain which you are explaining is very typical of a heart attack. I recommend that approach the ER as soon as possible without wasting much time

I also recommend

1. Not to drive
2. Avoid smoking
3. Avoid climbing stairs and lifting of heavy weights
4 avoid eating or drinking until you reach the ER

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (18 minutes later)

do i need to go to the er??? is it a precaution or do you really think i should go?

Do I need to go to ER or is it just a precautionary measure?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Go to ER

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Your pain is typical of someone with a heart attack, I want you to approach an ER for immediate ecg and cardiac enzymes. Delaying might cause permanent damage to the cardiac muscles

Regards

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar