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What Causes Pain In Upper Back And Burning In Breast?

hello, i have been experiencing back pain for a few weeks now! at first it was i the middle of the lover arch of my spine(think it was because of a bad epidurial during labour) but the pain has moved up to my top right hand side of my back and ive been having the most uncomfortable burning pain under my right boob now also for two days! it keeps me awake at night1 i thought it was the underwire in my bra but i took it off as soon as i started feeling like this and it still goes on! im starting to get worried about the upper back and burning under my boob as its steadily getting worse, what could it be, should i be worried and should i go to my doc?( i hate going to docs as i hate to waste time when others might need their attention more! thanks- Mary 27
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
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Hello mary,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and chest near breast.
Due to occlusion of vessels there can be burning sensation.
This can be related to smoking also.

I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Also rule out any infection in your breast.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Pain In Upper Back And Burning In Breast?

Hello mary, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and chest near breast. Due to occlusion of vessels there can be burning sensation. This can be related to smoking also. I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study] For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Also rule out any infection in your breast. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.