Question 1

what is causing my lower left side back pain?

Accepted Answer

Degenerative changes: This could either be from degenerative disc disease, a disc herniation or from degenerative arthritis.  If this is significantly limiting and/or painful then you should seek attention for this from an interventional pain management physician.

Question 2

what are the causes of lower left side back pain?

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Refer to answer: Causes of left sided lbp are left sided sciatica, left sided 
sacral ilitis, and rarely left sided pelvic lesions or inflammation.
We suggest refer to your physician to identify the problem and resolve the problem.

Question 3

what can be the cause of lower left side back pain? its been almost two months and it feels like its getting worse

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Back pain: Left lower back pain can be associated with various causes. At 25 likely primarily a musculoskeletal problem. However, kidney urinary tract problems possible. A left ovarian problem is possible. Colon problems such as diverticulitis can cause back pain. However at 25 this would be less likely.

Question 4

i am 5'2" and i weighed about 280lbs. recently started having lower left side back pain. besides the weight can something else cause this pain?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, there are other causes for back pain besides the weight ; Muscle Strain, Nerve Impingement , Osteoporosis, Arthritis etc . Also, 280lbs can be difficult to carry daily, so consultation with Dietician &amp; PCP plus Programmed low risk and low impact exercises might be added to One's Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to help.

Question 5

lower left side back pain and breakthrough bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Could be a urinary tract infection or pregnancy. Please see your doctor or to the emergency room immediately.

Question 6

lower left side back pain when bending or breathing in, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No: It's probably rib pain or muscle pain. Reproducible pain with movement is usually benign. Crushing chest pain in the center, chest pressure with dull left arm or neck pain is not.

Question 7

i am having heavy lower left side back pain form last 1 week.i got job 2 weeks before.. is it due to continious sitting?any othre reasons doctor? :(

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: Sounds like it is musclo-skeletal from sitting at your new job all day. Take breaks and get up and stretch and walk around, this should relieve your pain. Get a seat cushion on your chair or a pillow behind your low back.

Question 8

can endometriosis or adhesions grow on the muscles of your lower back? how does endo cause near constant lower left side back pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it could be possible. It could also be colitis - inflammation of colon which can cause similar pain. It would be difficult to diagnose without examining first. Try butyric-cal-mag by biotics take 2 capsules at night if you can wake up without pain it is colitis. If it is endometriosis will respond to birth control pills.

Question 9

could endometriosis or an endometrioma cause frequent urination and nearly constant lower left side back pain? have history of endo located on ureters

Accepted Answer

Yes: Endometriosis can affect the ureters, muscles and nerves in the back. Even involvement of the ovaries and uterus can cause back pain. Commonly, the bladder can be affected and frequent urination is a symptom.

Question 10

i been having lower left side back pain along with lower abdomen pain with abnormal mentrual periouds i also feel some twitchin in my utoris?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: There are many reasons for symptoms you describe from urinary tract infection and kidney stone to herniated disk and ovarian cyst. See physician for evaluation.

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What can be the cause of lower left side back pain? its been almost two months and it feels like its getting worse

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I am 5'2" and i weighed about 280lbs. recently started having lower left side back pain. besides the weight can something else cause this pain?

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Lower left side back pain and breakthrough bleeding?

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Lower left side back pain when bending or breathing in, should i be concerned?

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I am having heavy lower left side back pain form last 1 week.i got job 2 weeks before.. is it due to continious sitting?any othre reasons doctor? :(

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Can endometriosis or adhesions grow on the muscles of your lower back? how does endo cause near constant lower left side back pain?

A member asked:

Could endometriosis or an endometrioma cause frequent urination and nearly constant lower left side back pain? have history of endo located on ureters

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I been having lower left side back pain along with lower abdomen pain with abnormal mentrual periouds i also feel some twitchin in my utoris?

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