Question 1

when i layed down i got shooting pains up the left side if my head is that serious? i was laying on my left side

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Get checked: I would check the major cranial joints, TM joints, the frontal sinus at the sphenoid junction, the maxillary teeth, the muscles of masticatio, the ear, and check for the presence of unresolved infection.

Question 2

i have sharp pains shooting up the left side of my back and i'm only  23 years old what could be causing this problem?

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Kidney?: If you haven't  strained a muscle, you might be experiencing a uti. You probabably  should get in to see your primary md regardless. This should be evaluated as it could be other thing as well.

Question 3

what woud cause serious pain on the left side of the abdomen this has been going on for 2 days with shooting pains continuous

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Left : Left sided abdominal pain can be caused by a variety of reasons, including diverticulitis, kidney stones, ovarian issues ie cyst, irritable bowel syndrome, cancer, etc. Make sure you see your doctor to get the appropriate testing based on his clinical impression.

Question 4

having sharp, shooting pains on the left side of my chest/side. pain lasts for a few seconds and then goes away. what could this be?

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Abdominal pain: This could be related to your gallbladder, gerd, irritable bowel or other GI issues like gastritis.
You should start with an appointment at your pcp and then have and us and or see a GI physician or surgeon.

Question 5

i get these sharp shooting pains in left side of my back in the rib area... i have anxiety i was wondering if these could be anxiety related?

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Although they could : Be from anxiety, you need to check it out with your doctor to rule out physical issues before just assuming it's from anxiety. Once you have ruled out physical causes, talk to a psychologist about ways to reduce stress and anxiety.

Question 6

me and my husband have been experiencing really bad chest pain on the left side and it shoots into my back and under brest feels like im being crushed?

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Both of you?: That's unusual, to be sure. I mean that both of you hurt in the chest. You are young, and that by the odds or by statistics makes certain ailments more likely than others. Musculoskeletal pains or problems are most prevalent. These can usually be deduced by virtue of the fact that motion or changes in body positions makes the problem evident. Esophageal and gallbladder disorders.

Question 7

shooting pain in left armpit?

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Impossible: To say without further history. If severe, best to be seen and evaluated.

Question 8

i have a sharp pain that shoots under my left shoulder ?

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See your doctor: There are several causes for this type of pain, but one of the most important potential causes to consider is the heart. Please make sure you follow up with your doctor.

Question 9

i'm getting this shooting pain in the left side of my chest. how can i treat this?

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Depends: Left arm or left chest discomfort may be heart related. Your symptoms are very atypical and likely non cardiac.  Mabey  a muscle spasm and or pinched nerve. Try heat along with alleve or some other NSAID . If no better after a few days see your dr for a full history and an exam.

Question 10

i keep having shooting pains on my left side where my ovary is. it comes and.goes.but is very painful. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: See your doc for an evaluation, lower abdomen pain could be due to ovarian cysts, ovarian torsion, bowel issues, kidney stone issues, ectopic pregnancy issues.. Need a complete history and physical to figure it out.

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When i layed down i got shooting pains up the left side if my head is that serious? i was laying on my left side

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I have sharp pains shooting up the left side of my back and i'm only 23 years old what could be causing this problem?

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What woud cause serious pain on the left side of the abdomen this has been going on for 2 days with shooting pains continuous

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Having sharp, shooting pains on the left side of my chest/side. pain lasts for a few seconds and then goes away. what could this be?

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I get these sharp shooting pains in left side of my back in the rib area... i have anxiety i was wondering if these could be anxiety related?

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Me and my husband have been experiencing really bad chest pain on the left side and it shoots into my back and under brest feels like im being crushed?

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Shooting pain in left armpit?

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I have a sharp pain that shoots under my left shoulder ?

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I'm getting this shooting pain in the left side of my chest. how can i treat this?

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I keep having shooting pains on my left side where my ovary is. it comes and.goes.but is very painful. any ideas?

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