Question 1

dull upper back pain every time i twist my body or turn my head. it sometimes hurts when i take deep breath but not alwayswhat could be the cause ?

Accepted Answer

A disc injury: Lower cervical and upper thoracic disc injury can be the cause.

Question 2

i caught a breath taking sharp upper back pain in my left side that shot to my abd in the same spot can it be a spasm? on hurts on deep breath

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It could be: The doctors who ordered your test would have the best idea, since the considered most of the options. Would obviously also consider things in your upper belly on the left side, since your diaphragm, a dome shaped muscle under your lung, flattens during a deep breath, and pushes on the contents of your upper abdomen.

Question 3

i have been having upper back pain that radiates to the chest and i mistake it for chest pain. it's worse if i take a deep breath. my chest x-ray was normal. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Possibly serious: It is possible that this pain could be serious. The most concerning possibility would be a blood clot in your lung. This would cause a feeling of shortness of breath. This is often not seen on a plain chest xray. You would need to go to the emergency room to be seen for this. The other likely less serious cause is a muscle pull. This would cause more pain with  movement without a deep breath.

Question 4

i get upper back pain especially around shoulder blades. it hurts more when moving & sometimes when taking a deep breath. i do carry my 3yr old a lot.?

Accepted Answer

Spine: Without a history of trauma, shoulder blade pain can be caused by poor posture, a bad disc in the spine, or an irritated nerve in the neck. See your doctor if this pain lasts greater than 2 weeks.

Question 5

i have chest pain. my lower and upper back pain. my heart beats higher than normal even when i am resting. i have a cough. it hurts when i take big breaths. ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Covid-19:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Contact your doctor/local hospital, by phone for evaluation and testing in your area. Wear a mask, stay away from others, practice hand hygiene. If you develop breathing difficulty, go to the nearest hospital, immediately. Get Covid vaccine. Wish you good health.

Question 6

chances of lung cancer?-shoulder, upper back pain and sometimes a mild pain when i take a deep breath(left side)

Accepted Answer

Average: What you are describing does not raise specific concern for lung cancer and points more to chest wall irritation which can be from muscle strain, sometimes viral infection or exposure to inhaled irritants. Smoking is the major risk factor for lung cancer, and anyone over the age of 55 who has been smoking for at least 30 years (varies by amount) benefits from routine lung cancer screening

Question 7

what causes sharp upper back pain when taking a deep breath?

Accepted Answer

Several things: It could be from a cracked rib or inflamed rib joint. A blood clot caught in the lungs can do this. Irritation of the lung lining can do it too. If you are having trouble catching your breath, call your doctor or go to an urgent care or emergency room.

Question 8

pain upper back w/deep breath.i do have chronic back pain, and im getting over a cold.im on penicillin now, for a abcess.can these cause upper back pain?

Accepted Answer

Pleurisy (Pleuritis): You are likely having pleurisy (pleuritis). Go see your doctor. Typical if this is all that it is, a prescription of nsaids like Ibuprofen will help take care of it. But you have to go and ensure there is nothing else that could be irritating the lining of your lungs like a collection, etc. This is likely unrelated to your chronic back pain.

Question 9

really painful right upper back pain. when i breath it hurts and any movement causes more pain, can't lay down without feeling the pain in my back. ?

Accepted Answer

ER: Either referred pain from gallbladder or pleuritic pain from your lungs. Possibly a pulled muscle; however this need immediate attention.

Question 10

what can cause upper back pain at the center- close to shoulder, when sneezing or taking deep breath?

Accepted Answer

It's most: probably from  repetitive  musculo-skeletal strain  from breathing and especially sneezing. Suggest a check up with your doctor.

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Dull upper back pain every time i twist my body or turn my head. it sometimes hurts when i take deep breath but not alwayswhat could be the cause ?

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I caught a breath taking sharp upper back pain in my left side that shot to my abd in the same spot can it be a spasm? on hurts on deep breath

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I have been having upper back pain that radiates to the chest and i mistake it for chest pain. it's worse if i take a deep breath. my chest x-ray was normal. what could this be?

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I get upper back pain especially around shoulder blades. it hurts more when moving & sometimes when taking a deep breath. i do carry my 3yr old a lot.?

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I have chest pain. my lower and upper back pain. my heart beats higher than normal even when i am resting. i have a cough. it hurts when i take big breaths. ?

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Chances of lung cancer?-shoulder, upper back pain and sometimes a mild pain when i take a deep breath(left side)

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What causes sharp upper back pain when taking a deep breath?

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Pain upper back w/deep breath.i do have chronic back pain, and im getting over a cold.im on penicillin now, for a abcess.can these cause upper back pain?

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Really painful right upper back pain. when i breath it hurts and any movement causes more pain, can't lay down without feeling the pain in my back. ?

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What can cause upper back pain at the center- close to shoulder, when sneezing or taking deep breath?

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