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Pain in left breast along outer edge of breast along underwire line of bra (without bra on). upper back pain. pcp says heart ok. what causes this?

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Herniated disc: There are several possibilities for this pain. Herpes zoster (shingles), an inflamed rib head as it inserts into the spine, or a herniated disc in the thoracic spine (thoracic level 6/7) are some of the possibilities. See a neurosurgeon for evaluation and treatment of the pain.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/7/2018

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