Question 1

i have really bad pain on my left side towards my back what could it be?

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Could be many things: Like heart, stomach, pancreas, lung or chest wall problem. Best to see a physician for an exam and diagnosis.

Question 2

my husband c/o pain left side, mostly tender especially when he coughs. says it's not toward his back but on his side.  ?? pulled muscle??? or what?

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Pleurisy?: If this pain is in his chest this may well be pleurisy. 
This is a pain that is caused by viral or infectious inflammation and worsens with movement , deep breath or cough. See the doctor to make sure it is not serious such as pneumonia.Note that this can be treated with such things as nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs until he can see the doctor.
Best wishes.

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 would be aroused by kidney infection.  Again the pain can be severe and induce an er visit.  You probably have a back muscle strain and spasm.

Question 4

what could cause pain left side of chest and back?

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A lot of things: Heart attack (although very unlikely in a 34 year old), pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, infections, hernias, and muscle spams could all cause the symptoms you described.

Question 5

what can i do for this pain left side of chest and back?

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See a doctor: There are many potential causes of chest pain, from musculoskeletal to respiratory to cardiac/heart, among others.  Without a complete history &amp; exam, it's impossible to determine the cause of your chest pain.  You should make an appointment w/ your primary physician to determine what testing or treatment is needed.  IF IT'S NEW CHEST PAIN WITH EXERTION, YOU SHOULD GO TO THE CLOSEST ER IMMEDIATELY

Question 6

please help! i'm having pain left side of chest and back?

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Need more details.: Age atypical for acute coronary syndrome BUT must have more information about family history and risk factors. Also need to consider the accompanying back pain as well. Rare but life threatening conditions need to be ruled out include an aneurysm rupture/dissection. Also need to consider unusual conditions such as spontaneous pneumothorax. I would like information about recent exertion.

Question 7

i am having back pain left side under ribswhat can this be?

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Muscle or pleurisy : Need more information about pain type and aggravating factors. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 8

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 be professionally managed. See an interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.

Question 9

i have got upper back pain left side what's the problem?

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Need an Evaluation: Could be several things: muscle spasm, kidney disease, kidney disorder, lung, ribs, spine.. An exam and a conversation will help narrow the field of causes.

Question 10

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 are: muscles (small, easy-to-injure ones), bone, small ligaments, lung (pain "referred" to the surface from deeper structures), blood vessels (unlikely pain source), and nerves (originating from the neck area and innervating muscles you describe).

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I have really bad pain on my left side towards my back what could it be?

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My husband c/o pain left side, mostly tender especially when he coughs. says it's not toward his back but on his side. ?? pulled muscle??? or what?

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Pain left side of back above waist?

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What could cause pain left side of chest and back?

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What can i do for this pain left side of chest and back?

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Please help! i'm having pain left side of chest and back?

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I am having back pain left side under ribswhat can this be?

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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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I have got upper back pain left side what's the problem?

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

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