A member asked:

I have upper back pain (left and right) when i breath in or sneeze. what could this be? gall bladder?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Unlikely: This is more typical for a spine or musculoskeletal issue rather than from a referred pain like a gallbladder.

Answered 5/6/2013

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Dr. Anifat Balogun answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Ribs or lungs: See your doctor for evaluation. Usually gallbladder related issues are associated with food eaten, not sneezing or breathing.

Answered 10/5/2012

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