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I'm having pain in upper back, mainly on right side, at night. it wakes me up usually 3 am, worse when i turn on right side or take deep breath.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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R upper back pain: Do you have abdominal discomfort after eating? or with eating? May be gallbladder or constipation,possibly reflux or disc disease would seek medical attention this week.

Answered 10/3/2014

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A member asked:

I'm having pain in upper back, mainly on right side, at night. it wakes me up usually 3 am, worse when i turn on right side or take deep breath.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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