Question 1

what can cause sharp intense upper back pain radiating down left arm?

Accepted Answer

See below: You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician.  He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on.

Question 2

having upper back pain radiating to left side under ribs and sever neck pain with lumps on neck also have red dots on legs an arms also unexplained bruising?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Your symptoms warrant an evaluation.  It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!

Question 3

i am having sudden severe radiating upper back pain radiating sometimes to both shoulders. sometime back i was having dizziness and shortness of breat?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: Your symptoms could be a number of things of which a more detailed history and physical examination would be very helpful in assessment. Best to visit your local doctor for further evaluation.

Question 4

upper back pain radiating to the front and nausea. what does this sound like?

Accepted Answer

Not spine problem: This does not sound like primary  back problem but rather a referred pain to your back. Typically back problem do not cause nausea.  Possible GI problems such as peptic ulcer disease or similar things may be the cause.

Question 5

35 y/o female w/ history high chol & fam history of cad, upper back pain radiating to shoulder blades, indigestion, chest discomfort for 1 wk. treadmill stress?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor for: An evaluation so the appropriate testing and recommendations can be made.  There could be one or several reasons for your symptoms.

Question 6

i travelled to hong kong and indonesia early january and since i came back i have frequent respiratory infections, upper back pain radiating to my right arm. recently i have been having stomach bug/ pain for the past 2 weeks. please help.

Accepted Answer

One should first...: With this background and current Health issues of the Planet. One should first take Aleve or Ibuprofen for the aches and pains and possible Fever, Stop cold and iced drinks/ foods/ice cream, Gargle wit Salt water or Vinegar &amp; Water after meals &amp; at bedtime, See the Doctor for Antibiotics like Tetracycline or Doxycycline, and get Respiratory inhalers like Ventolin or ProAir for difficulty breathing

Question 7

upper back pain which goes down both arms and into neck?

Accepted Answer

Worrisome: Acute pain in neck &amp; pain radiating to both arms raises concern for cervical spine integrity. If a mechanical neck injury has occurred, then urgent evaluation is indicated as are imaging studies to rule cervical spine disorder that is impinging the spinal cord &amp;/or cervical nerves transiting to the arms. Is very serious if either arm is weak.

Question 8

extreme upper back pain for 3 days it hurts to move especially if i move my neck down/move my arms what would cause this and what do i do to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Ans: You are very young. Need a good history. Did you have any injury?  Do you exercise or do heavy lifting?  Best to see a doctor for a good history and examination

Question 9

have been having upper back pain for weeks now. today it went into my neck and all down my right arm into my thumb.

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: It still could be muscular, coming from on of upper back muscles most likely rhomboid muscle or from inside your neck, see physical therapist in your area, if therapy won't help you need an MRI i consult with pain doctor in your area.

Question 10

hi . i have upper back pain on the left side. dont know if it is muscular or nerve. been here for 2 weeks now. seen a chiro. does not seem to help. pain goes down my arm sometime. please advise. i have taken a course of vimovo and robaxin.

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MRI neck and maybe s: This type of pain may originate in the neck from disc  herniated or shoulder muscle injury such as rotator cuff tear.

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What can cause sharp intense upper back pain radiating down left arm?

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Having upper back pain radiating to left side under ribs and sever neck pain with lumps on neck also have red dots on legs an arms also unexplained bruising?

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I am having sudden severe radiating upper back pain radiating sometimes to both shoulders. sometime back i was having dizziness and shortness of breat?

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Upper back pain radiating to the front and nausea. what does this sound like?

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35 y/o female w/ history high chol & fam history of cad, upper back pain radiating to shoulder blades, indigestion, chest discomfort for 1 wk. treadmill stress?

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I travelled to hong kong and indonesia early january and since i came back i have frequent respiratory infections, upper back pain radiating to my right arm. recently i have been having stomach bug/ pain for the past 2 weeks. please help.

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Upper back pain which goes down both arms and into neck?

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Extreme upper back pain for 3 days it hurts to move especially if i move my neck down/move my arms what would cause this and what do i do to treat it?

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Have been having upper back pain for weeks now. today it went into my neck and all down my right arm into my thumb.

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Hi . i have upper back pain on the left side. dont know if it is muscular or nerve. been here for 2 weeks now. seen a chiro. does not seem to help. pain goes down my arm sometime. please advise. i have taken a course of vimovo and robaxin.

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