Question 1

i got acid reflux problem.im taking nexium (esomeprazole).but from last 2 weeks i have back pain left side close to shoulder  blade  in rib cage area. why is that?

Accepted Answer

?unrelated: Stomach intestinal issues should not be referred to the back unless something serious is going on such as perforation, pancreatitis, bleeding. If you have pain in your shoulder it could be referred pain or something completely unrelated. For this type of complaint a face to face with your doctor will likely provide better answers to a complex question. Good luck

Question 2

have had stomach pain for past 2 weeks that feels like flutters on the left side under rib cage along with chest pain and back pain. what could it be?

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More than 1 problem: The stomach pain is most likely caused by stomach pain. But the flutters are due to irregularities in your heart rhythm - most often in your age group: premature atrial beats (or contractions). You can feel better by avoiding caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and getting plenty of sleep and trying stress reduction techniques (like yoga or TM). IF that fails, there are meds that can help.

Question 3

bad back pain on left side that goes around to my front side under breast. feels like it's under rib cage. severe pain?

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Back pain : Any rash,? Possibly shingles or disc problem in your back. Any numbess over the area. Any increase in pain when you take a deep breath?  Need more information. Advise you to get it looked at by your doctor. Other possibilities are pulled or muscle sprain.

Question 4

pain located in the loser right side, just under rib cage and lower right back. pain is a nagging, buring pain that does not move.

Accepted Answer

Kidney?: You might be suffering from a kidney stone or infection. You can see your doc for a urine test and possibly an ultrasound. Motrin may make your pain better in the mean time.

Question 5

back pain when i breath in on both sides under rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Pain on breathing: How long have u had this? Do you have fever or cough or chest congestion or vomiting or nausea and is it associated with meals?. It could be form a variety of things best to see ur doc.

Question 6

i have had lower rig back pain for two weeks now i have a red rash that's raised on right upper side of my buttock w/ burning sensation under rib cage?

Accepted Answer

Burning rash: What you are describing sounds like shingles.  Have you been under a lot of stress?  You need to go to the ER or go see your doctor for medication for this, the sooner the faster it goes away

Question 7

upper back pain and spasms around ribs wake me up in early morning.goes away once i get up and start moving.there is a dull pain on my right side just under rib cage.no other symptoms.could this be cancer?

Accepted Answer

: There is not enough information to get the answer you should. It is possible it is just muscle strain; but you have not be given the privilege of giving enough information to get the answer you need. I would suggest that you go for the televisit at the least, or get a more comprehensive evaluation with physical examination with imaging to help answer your question.

Question 8

hi i'm having right side pain under rib cage and lower back pain that is releaved when i have a bowl movement.i'm also have  nausea.

Accepted Answer

Start with water: Try to increase water intake and maybe also fiber intake to get a more even consistency to your stool. If having regular bowel movements results in minimization of the discomfort then this was the problem. If symptoms persist then you probably need to see your doctor in order to evaluate for other things like gallbladder problems.

Question 9

recurring utis, lower left back pain under rib cage, high white blood cell count in urine, nausea, weakness. causes?

Accepted Answer

Pyelonephritis: It sounds like you have pyelonephritis/ renal infection.  You could have infected kidney stones or an obstructing ureteral stone.  You could have vessico-ureteral reflux or a large  post void bladder residual.  I would recommend that you see a urologist and get a renal/bladder ultrasound and voiding cysto-urethrogram.  Good luck.

Question 10

hello doctor,

what could be the cause of lower back pain and pain under rib cage? i have had back pain for long time but rib cage pain started two months ago and only feel it at night.

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Back pain: Physical pain is a sign of alert from our body, that always must be taken in consideration.

Properly assessing the symptom of pain requires a thorough questioning about the characteristics of the pain, the schedule, intensity, duration etc. It also requires examining the patient in order to obtain signs and symptoms that can guide the diagnosis.

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Back pain on left side under rib cage

A member asked:

I got acid reflux problem.im taking nexium (esomeprazole).but from last 2 weeks i have back pain left side close to shoulder blade in rib cage area. why is that?

A member asked:

Have had stomach pain for past 2 weeks that feels like flutters on the left side under rib cage along with chest pain and back pain. what could it be?

A member asked:

Bad back pain on left side that goes around to my front side under breast. feels like it's under rib cage. severe pain?

A member asked:

Pain located in the loser right side, just under rib cage and lower right back. pain is a nagging, buring pain that does not move.

A member asked:

Back pain when i breath in on both sides under rib cage?

A member asked:

I have had lower rig back pain for two weeks now i have a red rash that's raised on right upper side of my buttock w/ burning sensation under rib cage?

A member asked:

Upper back pain and spasms around ribs wake me up in early morning.goes away once i get up and start moving.there is a dull pain on my right side just under rib cage.no other symptoms.could this be cancer?

A member asked:

Hi i'm having right side pain under rib cage and lower back pain that is releaved when i have a bowl movement.i'm also have nausea.

A member asked:

Recurring utis, lower left back pain under rib cage, high white blood cell count in urine, nausea, weakness. causes?

A member asked:

Hello doctor, what could be the cause of lower back pain and pain under rib cage? i have had back pain for long time but rib cage pain started two months ago and only feel it at night.

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