Is left shoulder pain a sign of illness?

Shoulder pain is a very common phenomenon for people, and most of the causes of shoulder pain are related to people’s degree of fatigue. However, some shoulder pain is closely related to some serious diseases. People should pay more attention to this. Let’s take a look at whether left shoulder pain is a sign of disease? I hope people who have this kind of shoulder pain symptoms will understand this.

1. Cholecystitis

There is overlapping sensory nerves between the gallbladder and the right shoulder, so gallbladder inflammation can cause dull pain in the right shoulder and under the right shoulder blade. If in addition to shoulder pain, you also have recurring indigestion symptoms such as heartburn, belching, acid reflux, bloating, nausea, etc., don't forget to go to the hospital to check your gallbladder. Color Doppler ultrasound examination can confirm the diagnosis, and shoulder pain can be relieved through anti-infection, antispasmodic and analgesic treatment.

2. Angina pectoris, myocardial infarction

When myocardial ischemia occurs, the pain is not only in the precordial area, but also radiates to the left shoulder and other parts. Angina pectoris is often triggered by fatigue or excitement, and the pain can be relieved after rest. Myocardial infarction often occurs during sleep or in a quiet state, and is often accompanied by serious symptoms such as pale complexion, profuse sweating, difficulty breathing, and heart failure. People with a history of coronary heart disease should be especially careful.

3. Cervical spondylosis

Neck and back pain and limited neck movement caused by cervical spondylosis are often due to compression and stimulation of the nerve roots. There is usually an electric shock-like sensation, accompanied by numbness of the fingers, cold limbs and abnormal skin sensation in the area innervated by the compressed nerves, but no shoulder joint movement disorder.

4. Shoulder joint tuberculosis

Both shoulder tuberculosis and frozen shoulder cause shoulder pain and limited function, but shoulder tuberculosis has a slow onset and often presents with systemic symptoms such as low-grade fever in the afternoon, night sweats, general fatigue, pale complexion, and pink cheekbones. X-rays can aid in diagnosis.

5. Shoulder tumor

When tumors around the shoulder grow to a certain stage, they will cause shoulder pain or dysfunction of shoulder and arm movements. The difference from frozen shoulder is that the shoulder pain in the affected area gradually worsens, and the painful area expands due to the growth of the tumor and local swelling. X-rays can help to confirm the diagnosis.