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Iv'e had upper back and chest wall pain for a month.when i lay down they hurt more.when pressing my chest it feels sore and painfull. what can it be?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Sounds musculoskelet: You need to give full history, trauma, activity, workouts etc to, your provider. May need some x-rays also.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 5/14/2013

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A member asked:

Iv'e had upper back and chest wall pain for a month.when i lay down they hurt more.when pressing my chest it feels sore and painfull. what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Koch agreed

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