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Had upper left back pain midly for a month. woke up with terrible pain, doesn't worsen with breathing. sometimes worsens when speaking. heart related?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Unlikely cardiac: However given the severity, filer thee evaluation is probably a good idea.

Answered 7/9/2013

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A member asked:

Had upper left back pain midly for a month. woke up with terrible pain, doesn't worsen with breathing. sometimes worsens when speaking. heart related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Koch answered

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