Question 1

why i most of time have a chest and upper back pain after shower, it may last for hours or sometimes days?

Accepted Answer

Not sure but: you need to get checked by a healthcare provider.  Sometimes cold water showers can cause some muscle stiffness and constriction of blood vessels, which will exacerbate an autoimmune condition.  Sometimes hot water showers can cause a heat-induced cramp.  But it is unusual and should be examined by a healthcare professional.

Question 2

mid chest and upper back pain when stretch?

Accepted Answer

Muscle or cartilage : Most likely muscular in nature or inflammed cartilage -possible costochondritis especially if you had a recent cold.   Take some otc medication like Ibuprofen to see if it helps and if persists, see your doctor. Local heat or hot shower stretches may help.

Question 3

chest and upper back pain causing discomfort when breathing?

Accepted Answer

Requires examination: and a chest x-ray to make a diagnosis.Possible infection, inflammation or blood clot.

Question 4

i can't sleep having sharp chest and upper back pain?

Accepted Answer

Chest, back pain: Please make an appointment to see a medical doctor to discuss your chest and upper back pain and insomnia. A good history and physical exam can help rule out anything serious such as cardiac disease and the doctor can advise as to pain treatment. Often young women suffer from breast cyst pain and muscle/skeletal strain syndromes.

Question 5

what is wrong when stomach is hard and bloated, with chest and upper back pain for a female?

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Evaluation: You should see gastroenterology to be evaluated and find the cause so be treated.

Question 6

i developed a cold about 2 weeks ago and now have chest and upper back pain along with the persistent cough.  should i see a dr. or wait it out?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: You have waited two weeks.  You have developed a persistent cough and sounds like things are not getting better.  You should get checked.

Question 7

what could chest and upper back pain that causes some discomfort in breathing indicate? it comes and goes almost like contractions in labour.

Accepted Answer

Chest and back pain : Need more information and examination but could be many things such as muscular, cardiac or lung disorders

Question 8

chest and upper back pain and discomfort at different times during the day. ekg and heart enzymes normal.  been a week   what could  itbe.  please help.?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Pain in the chest and upper back can be a sign of heart problems, a blood clot or a small number of other serious problems; however, most of the time it is not serious.  A normal ekg and enzymes is reassuring but may or may not be sufficient depending on your specific situation.  You should speak with your doctor or be rechecked if you are not improving as expected.

Question 9

fem33 - left chest and upper back pain (sometimes in shoulder and arm) for 3 months. ldl 3.69 hdl 1.74. normal ecocardiogram + 3xecg + ecg s-test. ???

Accepted Answer

Pain: Musculoskeletal causes are quite consistent with and common with what you describe. Ask your doctor what the cause of the symptoms is.

Question 10

i have regular attacks of severe right chest and upper back pain. worsen with deep breaths, eased temporarily by anti acid. breast cancer history r.

Accepted Answer

Reflux?: Lots of causes of right sided chest pain and back pain. With antacid relief gastric reflux - where stomach acids move backwards up the esophagus - moves up the list. But this could be pneumonia, pleurisy, gall bladder, liver, kidney stone, and others. You should get it checked out by your doctor.

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Why i most of time have a chest and upper back pain after shower, it may last for hours or sometimes days?

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Mid chest and upper back pain when stretch?

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Chest and upper back pain causing discomfort when breathing?

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I can't sleep having sharp chest and upper back pain?

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What is wrong when stomach is hard and bloated, with chest and upper back pain for a female?

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I developed a cold about 2 weeks ago and now have chest and upper back pain along with the persistent cough. should i see a dr. or wait it out?

A member asked:

What could chest and upper back pain that causes some discomfort in breathing indicate? it comes and goes almost like contractions in labour.

A member asked:

Chest and upper back pain and discomfort at different times during the day. ekg and heart enzymes normal. been a week what could itbe. please help.?

A member asked:

Fem33 - left chest and upper back pain (sometimes in shoulder and arm) for 3 months. ldl 3.69 hdl 1.74. normal ecocardiogram + 3xecg + ecg s-test. ???

A member asked:

I have regular attacks of severe right chest and upper back pain. worsen with deep breaths, eased temporarily by anti acid. breast cancer history r.

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