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I have had really bad back pain (right side under shoulder blade), accompanied by cough. could this just be muscle strain from the cough?
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Only one way: to find out: go see a healthcare provider who will examine you properly and tell you whether you need further tests to rule out any potentially lethal causes including blood clot (pulmonary embolism), tumor/cancer, obstruction, nerve compression, or simple muscle pull. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.
Answered 1/20/2021
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