A member asked:

I m having pain on my upper back on the left side under my last rib. it is dull and pulsates at times. it feels like a deep pain not a bad muscle pain?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hard to say: There are multiple potential causes, you should consider being seen. Possible causes can incude an irritation of a nerve in the thoracic spine, an inflammatory condition involving the pancreas or the lining of the lung, and multiple other causes. A detailed exam and appropriate studies can usually sort out the cause. Thank you for the question.

Answered 2/24/2018

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