What does pain in the upper back on the right side indicate?
Patient: 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 Doctor: HiIt 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