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What Does Pain In The Upper Back On The Right Side Indicate?

I had a back injury last Thursday. My back is much better, but I have severe pain in my upper right quadrant. Especially when I lie Dow, and it is very tender to the touch , especially when lying down. I am on blood thinners for afibrillaton. This is the second be Ack injury I ve had within the span of one month
Mon, 20 Nov 2017
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It is possibly due to inflammation of muscles and soft tissues in injured area.Consult your heart doctor if you can take Motrin or Advil in short period course for 3 to 5 days.Do hot fomenting and apply anti inflammatory gels locally.take dolo neurobion also.Avoid bending,straining back or lifting any object.with adequate rest and pain meds it should subside
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What Does Pain In The Upper Back On The Right Side Indicate?

Hi It is possibly due to inflammation of muscles and soft tissues in injured area.Consult your heart doctor if you can take Motrin or Advil in short period course for 3 to 5 days.Do hot fomenting and apply anti inflammatory gels locally.take dolo neurobion also.Avoid bending,straining back or lifting any object.with adequate rest and pain meds it should subside