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What Causes Sharp Pains In Upper Back?
My upper back has recently started to have sharp pains whenever I try to sit up straight or do certain movements. It's only on my right side but between my shoulder blade and spine. It's gone on for a day and a half and I havent had any increase in stress. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Sydney
Thanks,
Sydney
Wed, 7 May 2014
Hi,
This could simply be a traumatic problem or an inflammation. It might necessary to note the conditions under which such pains started. Depending on the intensity, simple X rays and measuring the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR, could be necessary to make an appropriate diagnosis, orient further testing and give treatment. Kind regards
This could simply be a traumatic problem or an inflammation. It might necessary to note the conditions under which such pains started. Depending on the intensity, simple X rays and measuring the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR, could be necessary to make an appropriate diagnosis, orient further testing and give treatment. Kind regards
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