Question 1

upper back pain and chest pain can be signs of?

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anything: That could be a sign of heart disease, aortic disease, vertebral column arthritis. Degenerative disk disease, pancreatic disease, peptic ulcer disease, biliary tract disease. And many more possibilities.  See if you can obtain some further details.

Question 2

upper back pain and chest pain/discomfort that comes and goes. is it gerd?worried heart attack.im 19.might be acid reflux,but waiting for blood work.

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Heart not likely: Your symptoms are not typical for heart. Most likely they are musculoskeletal in origin with many other possible causes possible as well. Keeping a log with your symptoms, including activities may only help in trying to identify a possible pattern. Having workup should help in clarifying. Anxiety is usually part of the complex.

Question 3

can a gallbladder attack make you feel like you have to cough and have upper back pain & chest pain?

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Usually  no.: Typical symptoms of gallstones, biliary colic, is epigastric or right upper abdominal pain, typically after heavy or fatty meals, lasting several hours, with radiation to right scapula, may be accompanied by nausea or vomiting.

Question 4

i have upper back pain, chest pain and pain at top of left arm, i smoked for 20 yr, quit 5 weeks ago, could i have lung cancer?

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Back and chest pain: Honestly there are many things that you could have including cancer or heart problems .  But i would first recommend that you see your primary care physician as soon as possible for evaluation.

Question 5

why do i have terrible chest pain and upper back pain when i wake up in the morning?

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Pain: there are multiple possibilities for what you describe. You need to see your doc to work through the possibilities

Question 6

can costochondritis cause upper back pain along with the chest pain?

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chest not upper back: It is an inflammation of the joint where the rib joins with the cartilage which in turn attaches 2 ur sternum. This is usually located along the chest ; does not usually cause back pain in the upper back.

Question 7

ive had mid to upper back pain for 2months now that gets worse when lying down and causes some chest pain. what could it be?

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Difficult to say.: Back pain is one of those things that can be caused by almost anything.  Chest pain could be from angina, pulmonary embolism, aortic aneurysm, costochondritis, breast cancer, or just muscle pain.  Best to have a doctor take a look at you.

Question 8

i m having upper back pain n chest pain from last one month.every morning i wake up i find my upper back and chest pain.even i m feeling lower back?

Accepted Answer

M/skeletal: check ur mattress and improve ur posture. regular walking exercises may help. Avoid drugs.

Question 9

can a tight bra with underwires cause chest pain/upper back pain?

Accepted Answer

No: Tight clothing should not in normal circumstances cause body pain. On the other hand, large, dense breasts whether natural or augmented(implants) can cause back pain. This is one of the most common reasons that women have their implants removed.

Question 10

i have chest pain and upper back pain who wake up me at night every night, the pain is sharp and last a long time. can it be heart related?

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Chest: It is very possible that that those complaints could be related to the heart as well as possibly the aorta which is the tube that comes from the heart and delivers blood to the remainder of your body, this is probably something that you should get checked with your family doctor and move further if necessary

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Upper back pain and chest pain/discomfort that comes and goes. is it gerd?worried heart attack.im 19.might be acid reflux,but waiting for blood work.

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Can a gallbladder attack make you feel like you have to cough and have upper back pain & chest pain?

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I have upper back pain, chest pain and pain at top of left arm, i smoked for 20 yr, quit 5 weeks ago, could i have lung cancer?

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Why do i have terrible chest pain and upper back pain when i wake up in the morning?

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Can costochondritis cause upper back pain along with the chest pain?

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Ive had mid to upper back pain for 2months now that gets worse when lying down and causes some chest pain. what could it be?

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I m having upper back pain n chest pain from last one month.every morning i wake up i find my upper back and chest pain.even i m feeling lower back?

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Can a tight bra with underwires cause chest pain/upper back pain?

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I have chest pain and upper back pain who wake up me at night every night, the pain is sharp and last a long time. can it be heart related?

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