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I have a pain in my upper back, kind of below my right shoulder blade, why does it get worse when i take a deep breath?

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Pleuritic pain: This question describes what is known as pleuritic pain - a sharp pain worsening with inspiration is common although musculoskeletal/intercostal injury can sometimes manifest this way. Anyone with persistent pain of this type should see a doctor and consider having an xray or ct scan.

Answered 9/6/2017

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