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What Causes Severe Pain In Left Rib Cage And Upper Back Area?
Hello, I am 63 year old black female. Having severe pain in left rib cage and upper back area. Pain med (naproxen sodium) is not relieving the pain--nor is heat pad. trying to decide if I need to go to ER. Saw cardiologist yesterday for followup and mentioned this to him --pain is worse today. Hurts to wear bra.
Hello, Welcome to the HCM. Dear I would suggest to get chest x-ray done first and discuss with the physician if there is some chest infection or bone mass problem,then it can be treated accordingly. Regards. Dr.Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In Left Rib Cage And Upper Back Area?
Hello, Welcome to the HCM. Dear I would suggest to get chest x-ray done first and discuss with the physician if there is some chest infection or bone mass problem,then it can be treated accordingly. Regards. Dr.Maheshwari