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What Causes Pain In The Upper Mid Back?
Question: Just prior to exercising last night I began to feel pain in the center of my upper back. I took advil and it subsided, I then proceeded to play 3 sets of doubles tennis. I woke up this morning and am still feeling this tightness/pain. Is this potentially the sign of a heart issue? If I take advil and it goes away, at least for awhile, does that mean it is not heart related? Thanks
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms are not typical of a cardiac disorder.
The fact that the pain improved by ibuprofen is another argument which excludes a cardiac issue. A musculo-skeletal pain seems to be the most probable cause of your complaints.
So, just relax and don't worry about it!
I would recommend having some rest and avoid straining physical activity in the next days! Correcting your posture is also necessary.
If the pain persists, I would recommend performing a cervico-thoracic column X ray study and a chest X ray study.
Some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR) would help investigate for inflammation.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms are not typical of a cardiac disorder.
The fact that the pain improved by ibuprofen is another argument which excludes a cardiac issue. A musculo-skeletal pain seems to be the most probable cause of your complaints.
So, just relax and don't worry about it!
I would recommend having some rest and avoid straining physical activity in the next days! Correcting your posture is also necessary.
If the pain persists, I would recommend performing a cervico-thoracic column X ray study and a chest X ray study.
Some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR) would help investigate for inflammation.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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