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What Causes Sudden Pain In The Left Shoulder?
Question: got sudden severe pain on left shoulder, just behind top of the shoulder, came suddenly last night, went away after 15 minutes and now came back again
feels like muscle pain when I rub it, small area where I feel it. I have not done any physical work. At times a little bit of throbbing pain. I had heart attack 3 years ago and stent put in. No problems since then, blood pressure around 120/75
feels like muscle pain when I rub it, small area where I feel it. I have not done any physical work. At times a little bit of throbbing pain. I had heart attack 3 years ago and stent put in. No problems since then, blood pressure around 120/75
Brief Answer:
Better to be tested for pain due to coronary artery disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The left shoulder is a typical area where a pain of coronary heart disease can be referred to. Since you have coronary artery disease, it is important that you see a doctor and have yourself examined and an EKG and blood tests done.
The cause of such pain can be musculoskeletal also but in presence of coronary heart disease, it's prudent to assess for a pain due to the same .
Better to be tested for pain due to coronary artery disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
The left shoulder is a typical area where a pain of coronary heart disease can be referred to. Since you have coronary artery disease, it is important that you see a doctor and have yourself examined and an EKG and blood tests done.
The cause of such pain can be musculoskeletal also but in presence of coronary heart disease, it's prudent to assess for a pain due to the same .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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