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Mid upper back pain. present after being obese for several yrs and dieted and lost weight. could this still be cancer. mri clear.. but what about lung?

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Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Back pain: There are many reasons for back pain : cardiac, arthritis, herniated disk, strain, pleuritic, kidney stone among many others. See physician for evaluation.

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Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Vamsidhar Velcheti answered

See below: Can not be ruled out completely, if the clinical situation warrants needs to be further imaged with a ct scan to investigate. Consult ur doctor.

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

Mid upper back pain. present after being obese for several yrs and dieted and lost weight. could this still be cancer. mri clear.. but what about lung?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Dr Eitner and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Vamsidhar Velcheti answered

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