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I get sharp pain in my upper middle back or spine when i drink anything cold. no fever or other sympt. boyfriend has flu, so virus possible. scoliosis present. dad died of cancer, so i'm worried about that too. please help, what can it be?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Esophageal: This is a characteristic of esophageal spasm or motility disorder and not a respiratory viral process. To further confirm the diagnosis, consult a gastroenterologist.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 7/9/2020

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A member asked:

I get sharp pain in my upper middle back or spine when i drink anything cold. no fever or other sympt. boyfriend has flu, so virus possible. scoliosis present. dad died of cancer, so i'm worried about that too. please help, what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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