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I have just had sudden pain in my upper back while watching tv which moves in to my chest. feels like someone is squeezing me. ?

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Pain: Such presentation of pain can be due to problem with muscles/bones, heart or lungs. Having more details about the pain and your health status can help to guide you better. Discuss it in detail with a physician.

Answered 3/1/2019

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Needs evaluation: Back pain radiating to the chest can have many causes, and some less common causes can be quite serious. If accompanied by shortness of breath or fever, or if there is pain on breathing in, or if the pain is worse with exertion, immediate medical care is needed.

Answered 3/6/2019

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