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Upper left back pain gets worse when i take s deep breathe. hurts my and and shoulder. i can feel it when i move.what could it be? blood clot?

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UPPER BACK PAIN: It could have multiple etiologies. This needs to be investigated by your primary care doctor. I recommend you see him/her as soon as you can.

Answered 8/12/2015

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