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Chronic Backache, History Of Accident. Will It Turn Into Something Life Threatening?
chronic dull uncomforble backache upper right part of body...almost where the right my right shoulder blade is...Had an accident as well 15 years ago. Fell from about 7 meters high, Probably landed on my right back, as where where i get most of pain. but if that s 15 years ago, how come i still get this uncomfortable annoying ache. drives me nuts , but aside from that, i wonder if the pain will turn to be something life threatening...thank you
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Sun, 28 Oct 2012
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Consult a specialist get clinically examined and get at least X-rays done. If it is not continuous since incident then it may be unrelated to that incident. Seeing your long history it does not seem life threatening but get checked.
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