Pain from the back to the left under the left shoulder blade occurs in all age categories, both small children and the elderly.
This fact, due to a large number of reasons that cause negative feelings, causes the body to be exposed to a bold position up to severe pathologies.
A little anatomy
The scapula is a straight triangular bone adjacent to the back in the area up to the 2nd, 7th ribs.Performs mandatory, protective, reinforcing and motor functions.
The scapula connects the girdle of the upper extremities with the arm and sternum.It protects the shoulder joint and protects the lungs and aorta from mechanical stress.Certain muscles extending from the shoulder blades are designed to strengthen and support the shoulder joints.Thanks to these parts of the skeleton, the mobility of the shoulder girdle is ensured;Their functions extend even to the lower extremities.The bone is supplied with nerve roots arising from the Cervicothoracic region.
Classification
The pains under the pain in the area of the shoulder blades on the left side are quite different.There may be pain;
- Stupid;
- like a dull ache;
- with increasing intensity;
- sharp when you breathe;
- draw;
- burning;
- constant, without passing;
- piercing (lumbago);
- pressing;
- Pulsating;
- point.
It is important!Often the cause of pain is the rest of the body in an uncomfortable position, as well as residual muscle tension due to physical activity.They go away on their own and usually do not require medical intervention.
Long-term pain syndrome, as well as its systematic nature, requires consultation with a specialist.Acute pain in the area of the left shoulder blade requires urgent medical intervention, because ... factor does not exclude the manifestation of angina pectoris, exacerbation of gastric ulcers or activation of inflammatory processes in the pancreas.
Pain affecting the lower part of the lower back of the left shoulder blade is often the result of injuries, diseases of the musculoskeletal system and pathologies of internal organs.
Musculoskeletal system
Pathologies of the musculoskeletal system are provoked by various injuries:
- Impacts, falls, traffic accidents, etc.The resulting fractures and cracks, the aching pain intensifies when a person moves.Also, the damaged area swells, a bruise appears and mobility decreases;
- Displacement in places, which is rarely observed and occurs when there is a strong pull on the arm or a blow to the shoulder blade.In this case, the bone rotates, changes and takes an abnormal position.The lower village is squeezed between the ribs.
The muscles connecting the scapula and the spine are overstressed, stretched and possibly torn.
Immediately after the injury, pain in the area of the left shoulder blade occurs immediately after the injury and goes away only as the patient recovers.
In addition to injuries, pain in the region of the shoulder blade from the back is often caused by diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Cervical osteochondrosis (the pain syndrome under the scapula, which is the result of dystrophic-degenerative processes in the intervertebral discs of the spine) is spontaneous and can be painful and persistent. Increased pain is observed when a person remains in a sitting position for a long time and during physical exertion. Taking medication does not bring relief.
A compressed, inflamed intercostal nerve causes excruciating pain in the sternum, in the area where it lies.Syndrome, when a person coughs, sneezes, takes a deep breath and changes the position of the body, a person moves.Persistent or Paroxysmal Pain syndrome is sharp, strong, shooting in nature.Sometimes the pain manifests itself in the lower back, back, and affects the neck and arms.It can also affect the shoulder blade.
The manifestations of intercostal neuralgia are similar to those caused by heart problems, cholecystitis, angina pectoris and pleurisy.Only a qualified specialist can make a correct diagnosis.
When there is inflammation in the shoulder tendon and the capsule of the shoulder joint in the shoulder joint (humeral periarthritis), the pain affects the shoulder joint, sometimes the area between the shoulder blades and the bone itself.At night, they become sharper and stronger.The disease is accompanied by slight swelling of the shoulder, high temperature in the range of 37-37.4ºС and limited circular movements of the shoulder.Pathology is widespread and is diagnosed as a result of injuries, bruises and increased loads in the shoulder joint.
Inflammation of the cervical muscles (myositis), caused by overuse or infection, causes severe pain, radiating to the scapula, occipital region and arms, affecting the entire cervical brachial region.
Muscle pain in the scapula region occurs due to physical stress or impact on the bone.
Pain due to malignant lesions of the bone structure or soft tissues refers to the initial manifestation of the disease.At first, they do not differ in intensity and appear from time to time, which creates a diagnosis.The development of pathological processes causes an increase in the intensity of negative feelings even in a person who is at rest during the day and night.Not relieved by narcotic analgesics.Next, the bone becomes deformed, the skin over the surrounding tissues, harmful focal changes, and non-traumatic fractures occur.
When there is an inflammatory process in the bone (osteomyelitis) caused by streptococcus, staphylococcus, Salmonella, E. Coli and other infectious agents, the patient suffers from high fever, chills and increased heart rate.There are complaints of back pain in the scapula and muscles, which subsides when the abscess is opened.
Please remember!Painful manifestations from the left shoulder blade or in the bone region or above are characteristic of congenital anomalies.These include aplasia (absence of an organ), hypoplasia (bone undergrowth), pterygoid scapula, and Sprengel's disease.At the same time, a person often suffers from cosmetic defects and limited motor activity.
Intervertebral hernia and the exit of the discs of the cervical spine cause compression of the nerve roots, which leads to the formation of a bone that forms a bone that causes pain when the head is bent.
Heart and blood vessels
Back pain under the left shoulder blade is often the result of problems in the cardiovascular system.
Signs of myocardial infarction in the central part or on the left, with extension to the upper part of the body.At the same time, a strong burning sensation can be observed from behind under the left shoulder blade.It is impossible to accurately characterize the pain syndrome.It can be painful, or it can manifest itself in an acute form.
Lack of blood supply to the myocardium is characterized by retrosternal pain characterized by pressing or pressing, often to the left shoulder blade, arm and lower jaw.At the same time, blood pressure may increase, sweating and sweating may appear.
Angina attacks usually occur in stressful situations or from increased physical activity.It is treated with nitroglycerin.If the pain lasts for more than 20 minutes or the drugs do not provide relief, a myocardial infarction may be suspected.
High blood pressure or atherosclerotic lesions lead to aneurysm (expansion) or rupture (incomplete rupture or rupture of the sonhelium with subsequent bleeding of the vessel wall).
Small aneurysms do not manifest themselves in any way.As it grows, a person begins to feel a dull pain in the back.A ruptured aneurysm is characterized by a pronounced clinical picture.If there is a tear, the pain is sharp and short-lived.It affects the chest and back, causing a decrease in blood pressure and the reflex of consciousness.After a certain time, a person feels a burning pain in the chest, arm, neck, under the left shoulder blade.The syndrome cannot be eliminated using existing drugs.In this case, death is very possible, so urgent medical attention is needed.
Pain under the left shoulder blade:
- Ischemia - lack of blood supply to the heart;
- pericarditis - inflammatory processes in the pericardium;
- Endocarditis - an inflammatory disease of the inner lining of the heart;
- myocarditis - inflammation of the heart muscle.
Disturbances in the autonomic nervous system cause autonomic-vascular dystonia.The disease is characterized by numerous manifestations, including pain under the left shoulder blade, similar to heartache.In addition, the person may experience irritability, memory impairment, increased sweating, etc.
Respiratory organs
Pain under the left shoulder is not excluded due to respiratory diseases.
Left-sided pneumonia, mild chest pain or under the left shoulder blade is observed - Free, painful in nature, aggravated by movement or deep breathing.Associated symptoms include critical levels, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, etc.
With the formation of necrotic cavities, inflammatory processes and pus in the left lungs, pain in the chest region, pain in the chest region, accompanied by pain, pain, pain in the scapula radio.Pathology is accompanied by a cough with purgative, shortness of breath and lack of air when breathing.
The diagnosis of left-sided pleurisy (accumulation of fluid in the pleural space) is based on the following symptoms: sharp chest pain, sometimes under the shoulder blade, fever, dry cough, dry cough and other manifestations.
It is important!Almost all diseases of the respiratory system accompanied by pain are characterized by a different type of cough.
Pain under the left shoulder blade is also possible due to acute bronchitis, tracheitis or tracheobronchitis.
Stomach-space
Pain in the region of the left shoulder blade is often characteristic of pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract and requires urgent medical intervention.
Ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum are characterized by paroxysmal pain.They are caused by prolonged fasting.They can appear immediately after a meal.
Perforated ulcers cause severe unbearable pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, etc.If the disease is not treated within 12 hours from the onset of the disease, it causes acute intoxication and can lead to the death of the patient.
Acute inflammation of the pancreas provokes pain in the upper, middle or left side of the abdomen.In some cases, they lie below the shoulder blade.It causes pathological nausea, vomiting, bloating and other digestive system disorders.
Some injuries cause the spleen to rupture.This does not immediately cause internal bleeding, but causes a dull pain under the left shoulder blade.In such cases, delaying treatment can cost the patient's life.
In addition, esophageal spasm, calculus cholecysts, gastroesophagitis and reflux will be blamed for pain in the region of the left shoulder blade.
Diagnostic methods, treatment
In each case, the specialist examines the accompanying manifestations of the patient, illuminates the painful area, finds the blood pressure and the stability of the heart rhythm in order to rule out pathological processes that may require urgent measures.
Self-diagnosis is strictly prohibited.If your back hurts for a long time, you should visit a therapist who will determine the need for a special diagnosis based on the general clinical picture.
Accurate identification of the causes of pathology is used:
- general and biochemical blood tests;
- urinalysis;
- X-rays for possible problems with the musculoskeletal system and respiratory organs;
- Electrocardiogram to exclude heart diseases;
- Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the absence of data from radiography;
- Fibrogastroduenoscopy for suspected diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Depending on these diagnostic measures, the therapist determines why the pain manifests itself, then refers to a special doctor (traumatologist, onbrographer, cardiologist, gastroenterologist or neurologist) who prescribes the treatment regimen.
It is important!Analgesics for pain under the left shoulder blade only weaken the syndrome and often prevent a reliable diagnosis.Pain relievers should only be prescribed by a specialist as part of a comprehensive treatment.
There is no universal remedy for pain under the left shoulder blade.As the patient recovers, the negative symptom will gradually disappear.Therapy is aimed at eliminating the main disease and includes various methods.
To prevent pain in the shoulder blades, you should take care of your health, and if a negative symptom occurs, immediately seek help from a specialist.