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What Causes Pain In The Neck And Upper Back?

I have pain in my neck and upper mid back, some swelling and weakness on my left side, I ve been very lightheaded and to the point of feeling like I m going to pass out, a horrible feeling, and my heart feels like its gonna come thru my chest and it could be when im at rest. Comes and goes and at times I m not doing anything strenuous . But its affecting mainly left side.....I don t know what it could be??
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Hi,

If the neck and back pain is affected by touch and by movements of the head or arms then very likely this pain is muscular in nature, it is not dangerous but may need some local warm compresses and pain killers (paracetamol and ibuprofen) to help with it.

If the pain is not affected by touch or movement then a heart problem should be first ruled out as in these cases heart pain can spread in the neck and in the back and also can cause irregular heart rhythm. An ECG is needed in this case and a good visit with a cardiologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain In The Neck And Upper Back?

Hi, If the neck and back pain is affected by touch and by movements of the head or arms then very likely this pain is muscular in nature, it is not dangerous but may need some local warm compresses and pain killers (paracetamol and ibuprofen) to help with it. If the pain is not affected by touch or movement then a heart problem should be first ruled out as in these cases heart pain can spread in the neck and in the back and also can cause irregular heart rhythm. An ECG is needed in this case and a good visit with a cardiologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician