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Hi i m feeling pain on upper back left side. exact pain locations is opposite to heart location on the left back side. what will be the cause?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Back pain: Sounds like a muscle. Does movement make it worse? When did it start? What does it feel like? Etx. More information is needed to help you

Dr Rhoades and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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