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i have a strained muscle type feeling in my upper back just left of my spine..I have had it off an on for about a year..I am worried its lung cancer..I am a smoker (14 years) 33 year old white male. Should I worry ? My doctor seems to think its muscular in nature, but im wondering could this be caused by a tumor pressing on the muscle? very scared please help.
I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your back and chest. 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.
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 Does Feeling Of Strained Muscle Indicate?
Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your back and chest. 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. 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.