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What causes me to get upper left side back pain when feeling short of breath? can it be anxiety?
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Anxiety?: Best to have exam & workup by your family doc. First to rule out physical causes.
Answered 5/5/2016
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As above: It is important to have a physical exam and work up before making a diagnoses.
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