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How To Get Relief From Persistent Stabbing Pain While Taking Deep Breath On An Indentation In Upper Middle Back?

I have an indentation in my upper middle back. I've had it since I was 16, now 23, and do not recall any injury. It's never been painful unless pressure was applied to it. I had it X-rayed earlier this year and the doctor said it came back normal and said we don't need to worry about it but recently I have been having persistent sharp stabbing pain there especially when I take deep breaths. I can feel it in the front of my chest too. What can this be and where should I go from here?
Fri, 3 Jan 2014
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Namasthe
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Greetings of the day

t could be pleuritic chest pain seen in cases of pleurisy.
Would suggest using analgesic and steam inhalation which will provide the much neede relief.
In case symptoms persists please consult Pulmonologist.


In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you happy and healthy life

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
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How To Get Relief From Persistent Stabbing Pain While Taking Deep Breath On An Indentation In Upper Middle Back?

Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day t could be pleuritic chest pain seen in cases of pleurisy. Would suggest using analgesic and steam inhalation which will provide the much neede relief. In case symptoms persists please consult Pulmonologist. In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Wishing you happy and healthy life Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak K K MBBS,MS,MCH