What causes pop and swelling under the left collar bone?
Patient: Friday evening I was in the kitchen, not really doing anything, and I felt like a pop under my left colar bone about dead center of the bone. My daughter said that it has stayed slightly swollen half way up the neck all weekend. Lifting a cup of coffee to drink it is very makes it very sore.Shoulder blade opposite side is sore also. Neck a little hard to turn. Doctor: Hello,I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Sometimes moving your shoulder can trigger a clicking sound or a popping sensation near where the joint connects at the top of your arm.That popping feeling is called crepitus. In some cases, there's a sharp pain or warmth that comes along with a popping shoulder.I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.I also suggest using cold compresses to reduce the inflammation. Hope my answer was helpful.If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician