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What Could Be The Cause Of Upper Back And Chest Pain Which Hurts To Cough, Sneeze, Breath, Hug And Lay On Back?
I have major upper back pain very tender as well as chest pain down my entire sternum almost impossible to cough sneeze breath in deeply and even hug someone! I been dealing with this for about 2yrs and its only getting worse and sometimes it is so bad i can lay on my back
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
Hello
Thanks for your query.
Probably you are suffering from some musculoskeletal disorder. Your primary disease is not in the lungs. You should undergo a MRI of cervical spine especially to evaluate your pain better and do consult a spinal surgeon for specific management.
Thank you.
Dr Arnab Maji
Thanks for your query.
Probably you are suffering from some musculoskeletal disorder. Your primary disease is not in the lungs. You should undergo a MRI of cervical spine especially to evaluate your pain better and do consult a spinal surgeon for specific management.
Thank you.
Dr Arnab Maji
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