A 45-year-old male asked:
I get sharp pain in my upper middle back or spine when i drink anything hot or cold . i'm a little worried. dan green.?
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Dr. Louis Reznickanswered
Family Medicine 52 years experience
Virus Infection: If this is short term, virus infections often make nerves sensitive to heat or cold. Exercise by doing pushups but leaving your knees on the floor extends the back & strecthes soft tissue; it often helps to desensitize nerves in the back & spine.
Neurologist evauation if no improvement is important for more serious causes.
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Last updated Jun 17, 2018
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