A 33-year-old member asked:
What can cause sharp intense upper back pain radiating down left arm?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
See below: You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician. He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on.
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Baytown, TX
A 25-year-old female asked:
I been having upper back pain and pain under my left arm pit. What could this possibly be caused from?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Walter Husaranswered
Neurology 34 years experience
Pinched nerve or ...: Based on your description of your symptoms, either a pinched nerve or a muscle spasm. Best to check with your doctor.
4.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Dec 14, 2018
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