Question 1

sharp pain, left side of back, mid section. pain is getting worse. no paineds taken yet. could it be a pinched  nerve?

Accepted Answer

Nerve Impingement: can be caused by nerve being sandwiched between two spinal bones in the neck area. It can cause muscle spasm and pain in the neck. This condition must be professionally managed. See an interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.

Question 2

pressure around mid section with back pain and burning/tingling sensation. really strange feeling of pressure in head and dizziness/lightheadedness?

Accepted Answer

Midsection pressure: May be gallbladder or GERD/ reflux. try OTC ranitidine /prevecid and see if it helps ( GERD can cause lgihtheadedness). At your age vascular issues are less likely  unless a family history, same with cardiac issues. f/u with doc urgent care

Question 3

fatigue, right and back pain, irregular bowels. colonoscopy normal apart from mid section inflammation, us + bloods normal incl. celiac test. advice?

Accepted Answer

See details: The presence of any bowel inflammation is not normal. Discuss the meaning of this finding with the doctor who performed the colonoscopy.

Question 4

i'm having back pain and it hurts when i breathe deeply. it started yesterday when i laid down on my belly on the couch. i couldn't get comfortable so after i got up it started. the pain is on the left side mid section below the shoulder blade. 
i looked

Accepted Answer

Sometimes : Sometimes back pain is so severe that breathing is painful, but this is unusual.  The presence of pain with breathing is concerning for lung pain and i would recommend seeing your primary care doctor right away to rule out lung problem.   Especially if it is associated with shortness of breath and/or chest pain.  If no lung or heart problem is found then the pain could be from pulled back muscle or joint problem and your doctor may start you on anti-inflammatory medicine and physical therapy.  Good luck!

Question 5

can upper/mid left sided back pain be caused by hunger?

Accepted Answer

Hungry : Yes, hunger pains can occur in a variety of places. Good Luck

Question 6

randomly woke up with severe upper/mid right back pain 2 days ago and is not better. worst at night and when waking up in morning. what could cause?

Accepted Answer

Upper back pain: Inflammation of the rib head as it attaches to the spine. Other causes include muscle/tendon strain or a pinched nerve from a herniated disc. Anti-inflammatory medications, massage, and ice packs may relieve the pain. If the symptoms persist, then see a chiropractor to realign the rib head.

Question 7

what causes mid back pain?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities.: Common are: disk changes, smoking, sprains of ligaments, muscular strains and spasms, vitamin deficiencies, joint inflammation, altered walking or sitting patterns, lack of sleep, poor circulation in the spinal blood vessels, tumors, aortic aneurysm or dissection, trauma, and spinal deformities.

Question 8

periodically i feel back pain in my mid back when trying to get up from a prone position?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Pain could be related to bone arthritis, fracture, spondylothesis. Nerve impingment

Question 9

i have mid range left side back pain has been intermittent for some time now wakes me in middle of night feels like i ve been punched hard?

Accepted Answer

See below: These symptoms could be serious and need to be thoroughly evaluated by your doctor.

Question 10

upper mid back pain getting worse for a month now?

Accepted Answer

Neck strain vs HNP: Could be referred from cervical spine due to a disc herniation.  If hx of trauma, then it could just be a strain that should get better w/ time.

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Sharp pain, left side of back, mid section. pain is getting worse. no paineds taken yet. could it be a pinched nerve?

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Pressure around mid section with back pain and burning/tingling sensation. really strange feeling of pressure in head and dizziness/lightheadedness?

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Fatigue, right and back pain, irregular bowels. colonoscopy normal apart from mid section inflammation, us + bloods normal incl. celiac test. advice?

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I'm having back pain and it hurts when i breathe deeply. it started yesterday when i laid down on my belly on the couch. i couldn't get comfortable so after i got up it started. the pain is on the left side mid section below the shoulder blade. i looked

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Can upper/mid left sided back pain be caused by hunger?

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Randomly woke up with severe upper/mid right back pain 2 days ago and is not better. worst at night and when waking up in morning. what could cause?

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What causes mid back pain?

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Periodically i feel back pain in my mid back when trying to get up from a prone position?

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I have mid range left side back pain has been intermittent for some time now wakes me in middle of night feels like i ve been punched hard?

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Upper mid back pain getting worse for a month now?

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