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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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Dr. Philip Miller answered

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

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 8/3/2015

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A member asked:

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. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Foster agreed

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