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What Causes Upper And Middle Back Pain?
Question: Hello -
I woke up with acute pressure on my mid to higher back on the right side. It was coming from my side as well as my back. I got extremely dizzy and nauseous and went to the floor. Could not get up from pain and dizziness. I was profusely sweating. It lasted for about 5 - 10 mins. The nausea was the last to subside. I feel better now. There is a tightness in that area. No pain when I push on that area
I woke up with acute pressure on my mid to higher back on the right side. It was coming from my side as well as my back. I got extremely dizzy and nauseous and went to the floor. Could not get up from pain and dizziness. I was profusely sweating. It lasted for about 5 - 10 mins. The nausea was the last to subside. I feel better now. There is a tightness in that area. No pain when I push on that area
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different causes that may lead to this clinical scenario:
- a musculoskeletal disorder including a backbone disorder. A wrong position during sleep can trigger this symptomatology.
- an aorta disorder
I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a chest x-ray study
- a cervico- thoracic spine x-ray study
- some blood lab tests ( complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, kidney and liver function tests).
A cardiac ultrasound could help examine your aorta better.
Meanwhile I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I carefully passed through your question and would explain that it is important performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different causes that may lead to this clinical scenario:
- a musculoskeletal disorder including a backbone disorder. A wrong position during sleep can trigger this symptomatology.
- an aorta disorder
I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- a chest x-ray study
- a cervico- thoracic spine x-ray study
- some blood lab tests ( complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate, kidney and liver function tests).
A cardiac ultrasound could help examine your aorta better.
Meanwhile I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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