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1 yr upper back pain.now pain in left chest at the breastline.pain only lasts seconds, usually when bending forward or lying on side.what causes this?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Mechanical: This is probably muscular. You need evaluation of musculoskeletal system. This will decide if it's muscle, bone , chest wall, lung, tendon, bursa, vertebral,etc.

Answered 6/29/2018

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A member asked:

1 yr upper back pain.now pain in left chest at the breastline.pain only lasts seconds, usually when bending forward or lying on side.what causes this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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