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Slight Pain On Right Upper Back, Breathing Problem During Pain And While Conversing. Cause?

I have had a slight pain in the right hand side of my upper back for approx 6 months... it now is a lot worse - it is manageable but over the last 2 months or so i have notuced breathlessness and discomfort with breathing when the pain hits. I also have noticed the breathlessness when im having a conversation (i seem to run out of breath to complete a sentence)
Mon, 22 Oct 2012
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hi,u are having pain in the right upper back.u need to provide following details.Is there any history of injury to right shoulder.Sometimes myocardial infraction present silently not with classical presentation u need to consult cardiologist to rule out heart problem.Wish you a good health.
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Slight Pain On Right Upper Back, Breathing Problem During Pain And While Conversing. Cause?

hi,u are having pain in the right upper back.u need to provide following details.Is there any history of injury to right shoulder.Sometimes myocardial infraction present silently not with classical presentation u need to consult cardiologist to rule out heart problem.Wish you a good health.