Question 1

my left side has random sharp pains off and on. what could this be?

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Difficult to say: This symptom is too vague to make an accurate determination.  Possibilities include stomach ulcer or inflammation, pelvic issues, urinary tract infection, irritable bowel or many others.  If this is  a persistent or recurrent issue you should discuss it with your doctor and have an examination.

Question 2

my sister keeps getting random sharp pains in her lower left side/back it mainly happens at night and when she takes a breathe.?

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Pleurisy: Pleurisy (an inflammation of the lining of the lung) would be most likely in an otherwise healthy young person.  It typically causes sharp pain with inspiration (taking a deep breath).  Anti-inflammatory medications are the drugs of choice for treatment of this benign disease.

Question 3

18yrs old- i have been experiencing random sharp pains on the side of my left breast. it has been going on for a couple of days. what could this be?

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Breast pain: Most breast pain in your age group are benign. Sharp, short lived pain are less likely related to the breast itself and may be caused by a variety of other reasons. You will need a thorough history and exam to sort this out. This means you will need a visit to see your doc.

Question 4

have had a headache on the left side for a day and a half what is it? its more pulsating and random sharp pains

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Many possibilities: Most people get a headache at some time, such as from colds, infections, lack of sleep, too much driving, long hours on the computer, stress at work, etc... Over-the-counter treatments include Tylenol (acetaminophen), Motrin, Aleve, Excedrin Migraine, and their generic brands. A bad or increasing headache, recurrent headache, weird headache, or one with other worrisome symptoms should be checked.

Question 5

i keep getting random sharp pains a couple of times a day and they really hurt. either under my left rib down to hip or right side near hip/pubic area?

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Musculoskeletal: Most likely just muscle pain but if persists see your doctor

Question 6

23 year old female, i'm having sharp pains in my left side between my ribs and hip. constant dull pain that spikes into a stabbing pain at random?

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See a doctor: You should see a doctor for a more detailed interview and exam and work up.

Question 7

im gettin random sharp pains in my left uterine side that goes down to my cervix all day.i don't have much discharge & my af is irregular.. ovulation?

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Needs evaluation.: Pelvic pain merits an immediate examination by your gynecologist or urologist to search for a possible pelvic or urinary tract infection.

Question 8

random brief sharp pains in left side of neck.followed by head pain.muscle or maybe something serious?

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Age and medical hx?: So age and previous medical history will play into the diagnosis here, but if you don't have a previous history, and are relatively young, I would likely chalk this up to muscular.  Possibly something suboccipital (base of skull), which may press on one of the nerves running up front along your skull.  An osteopathic physician could help with this; muscle relaxants may also help.  Good luck!

Question 9

random sharp pains in back of throat(only left side) not constant last about 1-10 seconds and randomly happen.. sometimes while eating sometimes while just sitting around.. what is this? its happend more then once over about a month or 2

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Random throat: Symptoms could be related middle ear problem either fluid in middle ear or eustcian tube dysfunction. TMJ could be possible. Irritation or infection of the tonsil or posterior pharynx. Possible problem with swallowing mechanism.

Question 10

hi, for the last month ive been having trouble breathing(mostly on the left side). i also have been experiancing random sharp pains throughout my chest and back, and also pain in my ribs and back. i had an xray done a month ago when this started and they

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Need to be checked: Your question was incomplete.You had an xray done.Apparently you are or have been under the care of a doctor who ordered Xray.
I will suggest that you should make an appointment with your doctor to find out the cause of your shortness of breath and pain.
Shortness of breath can be serious and if you can not get an apt early go to ER

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My sister keeps getting random sharp pains in her lower left side/back it mainly happens at night and when she takes a breathe.?

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18yrs old- i have been experiencing random sharp pains on the side of my left breast. it has been going on for a couple of days. what could this be?

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Have had a headache on the left side for a day and a half what is it? its more pulsating and random sharp pains

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I keep getting random sharp pains a couple of times a day and they really hurt. either under my left rib down to hip or right side near hip/pubic area?

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23 year old female, i'm having sharp pains in my left side between my ribs and hip. constant dull pain that spikes into a stabbing pain at random?

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Im gettin random sharp pains in my left uterine side that goes down to my cervix all day.i don't have much discharge & my af is irregular.. ovulation?

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Random brief sharp pains in left side of neck.followed by head pain.muscle or maybe something serious?

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Random sharp pains in back of throat(only left side) not constant last about 1-10 seconds and randomly happen.. sometimes while eating sometimes while just sitting around.. what is this? its happend more then once over about a month or 2

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Hi, for the last month ive been having trouble breathing(mostly on the left side). i also have been experiancing random sharp pains throughout my chest and back, and also pain in my ribs and back. i had an xray done a month ago when this started and they

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