Question 1

pain on the left side of body with no other symptom?

Accepted Answer

Imprecise: This information is too sketchy.  As to the pain, we need to know where, when, if was an injury, frequency, intensity, and how long have you had.

Question 2

pain on the left side of body, below my breast think it's the abdomen area. hurts to bend, sit, adjust my body, hurts when i cough.  do i go see my dr?

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Yes: It sounds like pleurisy, but it might be a pulled muscle.  See your md.

Question 3

what might be causing pain on the left side of my body when i eat greasy food ?

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Gallbladder: Pain of after greasy food is usually related to gall bladder. But usually pain is localized or severe on right side.  Still gall bladder is possibility for symptoms.

Question 4

please let me know who should i go see for pain on the left side of my body?

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Body Pain: I would start with your personal/ family doctor. He or she can evaluate and then determine if you need referral to a specialist.

Question 5

am 23, an alcoholic, i had this strong pain on the left side of my body near my chest its been three days, pain is almost gone ? under my ribs now?

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Be seen: With your history of alcohol abuse your pain could be due to pancreatitis.  Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas and can cause the symptoms you describe.  It also cause nausea and vomiting.  Another cause of your pain could be gastritis or peptic ulcer.  I suggest being seen for a diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

please explain muscle pain on the left side of the body?

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Depends: Check pulses for arterial blood supply to arms and legs, check meds( statins cause muscle pains) if arm pain check heart.

Question 7

i'm having pain on the left side of my body under my ribcage accompanied by shortness of breath. help?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Not enough information to decide whether intercostal muscle pain or something more serious like pulmonary embolus. Best to go get checked.

Question 8

i have pain on the left side of my body the chest area it hurts , its below my nipple whr the pain is, it just hurt bad that come in brief wavee?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Pain in that area is most often related to the attachment of intercostal muscles to the ribs underneath them.  It can be related to your activities, especially vigorous exercise.  If the area is very tender, you could even have a cracked rib.  Ask your physician to evaluate it.  If he/she can define the cause, treatment should be easy.

Question 9

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i've been  experiencing lower back pain on the left side of my body for about a week now. i didn't think much of it because i thought it would ...

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy in LBP: Whereas low back pain is extremely common, a large Korean study emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment if combined with neuropathy.

Question 10

why does colitis cause pain on the left side of the body from the shoulder down the leg? goes away after pooping.

Accepted Answer

Descending colon: Inflammation and distention in this part of colon could be relieved as it is emptied

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Pain on the left side of body with no other symptom?

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Pain on the left side of body, below my breast think it's the abdomen area. hurts to bend, sit, adjust my body, hurts when i cough. do i go see my dr?

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What might be causing pain on the left side of my body when i eat greasy food ?

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Please let me know who should i go see for pain on the left side of my body?

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Am 23, an alcoholic, i had this strong pain on the left side of my body near my chest its been three days, pain is almost gone ? under my ribs now?

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Please explain muscle pain on the left side of the body?

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I'm having pain on the left side of my body under my ribcage accompanied by shortness of breath. help?

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I have pain on the left side of my body the chest area it hurts , its below my nipple whr the pain is, it just hurt bad that come in brief wavee?

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Hi! i've been experiencing lower back pain on the left side of my body for about a week now. i didn't think much of it because i thought it would ...

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Why does colitis cause pain on the left side of the body from the shoulder down the leg? goes away after pooping.

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