Pain on left side of back wrapping around to front

Question 1

Terrible pain left side of back under back ribs that radiates to the front but mostly the back & left side. could it be pancreatitis or spleen issues routine blood work 2 wks ago clear. how to tell the difference between muscular & serious issue?

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Symptoms from pancreas or stomach is often associated with nausea & vomit. Muscular problem is usually precipitated or exacerbated with movement, ... Read More

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Physical exam and detailed history usually guide in further selection of imaging tests that may or may not be diagnostic. Majority of cases have a mus... Read More

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Question 2

Had total colorectal removal 10 yrs ago. last 9 months been anaemic with pain left side of abdomen which goes through my hip and lower back, front leg?

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Left hip/ leg pain: Follow up with doctor this week. Would consider CT of abdomen/pelvis to ensure no cancer, check renal function as that can cause anemia as well. Did y... Read More

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Question 3

Pain left side of back above waist?

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Kidneys?: The region you describe is the left kidney. If were a kidney stone you would likely have commented on a very intense pain. Fever and feeling sick wo... Read More

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Likely muscle pain: But get checked for kidney problems and arthritis . Hope u feel better!

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Question 4

Sharp pain, left side of back, mid section. pain is getting worse. no paineds taken yet. could it be a pinched nerve?

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Nerve Impingement: can be caused by nerve being sandwiched between two spinal bones in the neck area. It can cause muscle spasm and pain in the neck. This condition must... Read More

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Question 5

Slight pain left side of back below rib cage spreading up to shoulders worse when standing and active deep breathing makes me cough and feels cold?

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Tough: How long has problem occurred ? Could be many causes. Early shingles, spasms between ribs, irritation at rib/cartilage junction, something going on... Read More

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Question 6

Stabbing pain left side of my back just under the shoulder blade only when i lay down ?

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Possibilities..: "stabbing" pain sounds pretty severe. So, my threshold for asking you to see an md is low. That said, structures around/near the area you describe ar... Read More

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Question 7

Sharp pain left side back mid back under shoulder blade?

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More info: There are many things that can give you those symptoms. When do you get pain? What type? How long does it last? Anything make it better? Anything make... Read More

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Question 8

Upper chest pain left side and back. short of breath walking and layin. been to er many times as well as gp. no one seems concerned what could it be?

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Needs work up: The symptoms if persistent needs work up specifically with a chest xray and an echocardiogram.

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Question 9

After eating, i experience left side abdominal pain, left side back pain, and severe headches. any ideas of the cause?

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Common Stomache Pain: The most common causes of stomach pain in otherwise healthy adults are not usually serious. You should see your doctor for further testing if you hav... Read More

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Question 10

Pressure in chest. quick sharp shooting pain left side of chest. pressure in back. no vomiting/nausea. no sweating. no sharyness of breath.

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Most likely: musculoskeletal. Cardiac pain is usually dull and aching like a tooth ache. Sharp pain is usually muscles and bones.

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Pain on left side of back wrapping around to front

Terrible pain left side of back under back ribs that radiates to the front but mostly the back & left side. could it be pancreatitis or spleen issues routine blood work 2 wks ago clear. how to tell the difference between muscular & serious issue?

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Had total colorectal removal 10 yrs ago. last 9 months been anaemic with pain left side of abdomen which goes through my hip and lower back, front leg?

Pain left side of back above waist?

Sharp pain, left side of back, mid section. pain is getting worse. no paineds taken yet. could it be a pinched nerve?

Slight pain left side of back below rib cage spreading up to shoulders worse when standing and active deep breathing makes me cough and feels cold?

Stabbing pain left side of my back just under the shoulder blade only when i lay down ?

Sharp pain left side back mid back under shoulder blade?

Upper chest pain left side and back. short of breath walking and layin. been to er many times as well as gp. no one seems concerned what could it be?

After eating, i experience left side abdominal pain, left side back pain, and severe headches. any ideas of the cause?

Pressure in chest. quick sharp shooting pain left side of chest. pressure in back. no vomiting/nausea. no sweating. no sharyness of breath.

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