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Tightness in mid and upper back particularly on right side up into shoulder, also achy under ribcage at front. no shortness of breath. worst when eat.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

We usually: connect the pain you are describing to GALLLADDER inflammation or STONES. Simple testing will rule this out! Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 8/19/2017

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A member asked:

Tightness in mid and upper back particularly on right side up into shoulder, also achy under ribcage at front. no shortness of breath. worst when eat.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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