For instance, suppose you’re going for a walk outside, getting fresh air, and then suddenly a severe pain pierces your upper back. When you switch to more shallow breathing, it starts to fade or goes away. Which could be the cause of your pain? Is it a muscle strain or an issue with inflammation?
There are many possible causes for such discomfort, says Su Hlaing Hnin, M.D., an internal medicine specialist with New York City’s Medical Offices of Manhattan. Dr. Hnin takes a better look and talks about when this kind of pain should be treated as an emergency. Read the article.