Question 1

why my abdomen often pain?

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Poor digestion: Poor digestion is the main cause of tummy pain, the other cause - sugar, alcohol, parasites, food allergies.

Question 2

what is a lower back fusion?

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Two bones joint toge: Back fusion is when two or more bone are joint together to form a sinlgle unit.They are several types of fusion and several different techniques to accomplish that.

Question 3

pain on left side of abdomen?

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Nature of pain?: Left sided pain in a male could be a hernis, kidney stone, diverticular disease, pancreatitis and even just gas or constipation.  We look at the location, the type of pain, lab tests, x-rays and, of course, examine the patient.  There are lots of other possibilities as well.  If pain gets worse or does not just go away you should see your doctor.

Question 4

why's the lower back so weak?

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Stress: The lower back has no skeletal support compared to the thoracic spine.  So it must bear a great deal of weight and stress and still be able to flex without disturbing the multiple nerves that pass out through it.  So it can be strained and damaged more easily than other parts of the spine.

Question 5

grinding sound in lower back?

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Need evaluation : It can be combination of things ,you need to see your pcp to get proper evaluation and may be you need to see a neurologist too

Question 6

why does the right flank hurt?

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Several things.: In women, ovaries might be naturally large, or they might be enlarged because of ovarian cysts, or conditions like polycystic ovaries, or ovarian cancer.  It can also be appendicitis in women and men if right sided, lower abdominal pain, with fever and high white count.  If this is the case, a visit to your doctor, or hospital is imperative. It also can be injury, or hip pain.

Question 7

what does an abdomen scan show?

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Depends on scan: It really depends on the specific test. A ct scan of the abdomen can demonstrate goo anatomical detail and look for many possible things like tumors, perforations in the bowel, gall bladder disease, kidney stones, abscess formation ( collections of pus) and inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) to name just a few things. Other scans exist , that may be less sensitive and more limited.

Question 8

squishy lumps on lower back, why?

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Simple vs serious: Our bodies always have things that grow and change. Skin, fat, muscle, lymph nodes,  bones, can change shape, get larger, more prominent due to many factors. The vast majority are not cancer but simply unusual growths like fatty tumors, cysts, skin tags, moles, etc.  Most cause no symptoms and can be watched.  If they cause symptoms or change colors, bleed, bruise or hurt, then see your doctor.

Question 9

why sharp pain in the lower back?

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Depends.: We need more information like the location, radiation of pain, duration of pain, how long occuring, etc.

Question 10

is fluid in the abdomen dangerous?

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Depends on: how much, what type, timing of development and other symptoms or conditions.  At 87 I would take that finding very seriously and have it investigated soon.

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