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Back pain in the middle of my back on the right side worsens when im laying on my back and shortness of breath?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Need an evaluation: To understand the cause and the treatment, please seek medical advice in person, right now. Go. Thank you.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/12/2019

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