Question 1

side pain   right side?

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Need more info: Please see your health care provider for a full history and physical.  It could be many things, but without more information, it would only be speculation at this time.

Question 2

heart left side pain!

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Go to ER: If you think you are having heart-related pain, particularly if the pain is mid-chest and radiates to jaw/neck/arm + have any shortness of breath / difficulty breathing + any nausea + any sweating (or combination of these), then should get seen and evaluated. Positive family history / smoking / cocaine/amphetamine use increase level of concern.

Question 3

left side pain in front near groin?

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Muscle strain, : Hernia, intestinal problem, urinary tract infection etc are possibilities. Take care!

Question 4

left side pain after total hysterectomy?

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Many possible: Causes including bowel issues such as constipation or pain from the incision or ovary issue for instance. Get an exam with your doctor.

Question 5

strange sudden side pain? not stitch in side.

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Is it persistent: Any pain can be a warning sign.  If transient we all forget about it.  If persistent you need to see a doctor.

Any other symptoms?  Bowel changes, fever, cramps, pain on urination?  If any of these other things are present and persistent see a doctor.

Question 6

does appendicitis cause lower, back side pain?

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Occassionally: The appendix for the most part hangs free in the peritoneal cavity off the cecum.  When inflammation starts and is mucosal in origin, symptoms are periumbilical.  As inflammation spreads to surface serosa, parin in RLQ. When appendix is retrocecal then the surface inflammation is presented to the back region  with lower back side pain

Question 7

what could cause side pain right side under ribs?

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Many reasons: It depends on what brings the pain on, what it feels like, where exactly it is located, how long it lasts, what makes it better, and what makes it worse.  Only a dr. Can help you figure this out.  Possibilities include an ulcer, irritation of the stomach or duodenum (small intestine), gallstones (likely), heart failure, muscle spasms, pinching of nerves that exit the back, or spasms of intestine.

Question 8

i have lower back and side pain moved to tailbone?

Accepted Answer

Referred pain: Lower lumbar pain/pathology can cause regional radiating pain into the sacrum/coccyx and even into the thighs.  See a physician for further evaluation, including imaging studies, if necessary.

Question 9

what does chest pain accompanied by side pain mean?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: There are many causes of chest pain and I am not certain what you mean by side pain. Anyway, heart problems, gastrointestinal problems, musculoskeletal problems, lung problems, to name a few. The exact nature of your pain, a physical examination, and appropriate tests such as an EKG should lead to the answer., .

Question 10

i have had lower left side pain worse with movement?

Accepted Answer

Could be lots. C MD: Can't tell here. Could be muscular pain, hernia, gyn issues, e.g. Ovarian cyst, bowel issues,  or referred pain from nerves in back. See your doc.

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