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I am 27 years old, female. everytime i take a deep breath i have a sharp pain on my upper back. i had trouble breathing last night. what can this be?
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Inflammation/pleuris: This is very common. Ibuprofen 800 mg three times a day with food, for a couple of days, should help.
Answered 3/3/2016
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