What could be causing upper left back pain when I breathe?

Answer by  sonicfoundation (2597)

The most obvious cause would be some sort of injury to your lung. This would explain the pain when breathing. It could also have to do with the surrounding muscle.

Answer by  tejanita8000 (72)

It could be your lungs, you can feel them in your back. Or, if you have a cracked or bruised rib, it can cause pain when you breathe because the ribs surround the lungs. When you inhale, filling your lungs with air, your lungs expand and can make contact with your ribs.

Answer by  Jennfier (339)

It could be a number of things, could be as simply as gas, could be chest cold starting in or if could be more serious, go and see your doctor.

Answer by  325t25 (189)

Well it could be a number of things. Are you sick or do you have a cold? Sometimes it also depends on what you eat. Change your diet and then notice the difference.