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Question: Hi. Lately I have had a ongoing pain in my upper back that just isn't going away. What medically could this type of symptom be? I of course am overweight. Take a Thyroid pill and I smoke. No gaul bladder and I
am going to be 56 this year.
am going to be 56 this year.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
The back/spine needs to be examined. MRI of the dorsal spine can be advised if relevant on examination.
ECG, Blood counts, x ray dorsal spine, ESR can be done prior to the above MRI.
GERD often presents with epigastric discomfort and /or upper back pain. PPIS can be advised empirically for this purpose to see for improvement.
let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Explained
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
The back/spine needs to be examined. MRI of the dorsal spine can be advised if relevant on examination.
ECG, Blood counts, x ray dorsal spine, ESR can be done prior to the above MRI.
GERD often presents with epigastric discomfort and /or upper back pain. PPIS can be advised empirically for this purpose to see for improvement.
let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr M.S Khalil
please consult your doctor before taking any further course of action
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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