A member asked:

I have sharp upper back pain, that radiates all the way through my chest randomly throughout the day. i am only 22 years old, what could cause this?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Chest pain: May be pleuritis, given your age and asthma issues. May be costochondritis, a very common problem also in your age group. Less common, but more ominous is cardiac pain--get that one checked asap.

Answered 12/26/2022

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