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Bad tightness/pain in my upper back, came on suddenly yesterday. i was not moving when it started. heat/cold/rest don't help. inhaling/moving hurts.
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It could be: Pulmonary embolism if it came on suddenly. Go see a doctor to make sure you don't have it, because this is a serious condition.
Answered 4/24/2013
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