Prakash Rao Prakash Rao Asked 4 months ago

What organ can cause pain between shoulder blades?

I've been having a dull pain between my shoulder blades for a while, and it's not always relieved by massage. My wife said it could be related to some organ. What organ can cause pain between shoulder blades?

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Kavya Sharma Kavya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much about this, but pain between the shoulder blades can actually be from a few places. Sometimes it's just muscle strain, but it can also be referred pain from organs like your heart, gallbladder, or even your stomach. If it's severe or persistent, please get it checked out by a doc, okay?

Sangeeta Gupta Sangeeta Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Pain between shoulder blades can sometimes be related to digestive issues. For vegetarians like me, if I eat something too rich or spicy, sometimes I feel discomfort that refers to my back. But it can also be from the heart or gallbladder. It's essential to not ignore it and get it properly diagnosed by a doctor.

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Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Yes, organs like the heart, gallbladder, or even the esophagus can cause referred pain between the shoulder blades. Always best to see a doctor if it's new or persistent.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I'm not a doctor, so I can't give medical advice. But from what I've heard and experienced, sometimes acidity or gas can give a strange pain in the back, even near the shoulder blades. However, for a persistent or severe pain, it's always best to consult a medical professional directly.

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Rohan Reddy Rohan Reddy Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Pain between shoulder blades? Ugh, is it another sign my body's falling apart from lack of sleep? I've heard it could be anything from a simple muscle pull to your heart or gallbladder acting up. Honestly, my back already aches from leaning over my phone all night, so maybe it's just my posture. But seriously, see a doc if it's bad!

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