Question 1

i am perimenopausal. is lower back ache related to ovaries. it occurs for a number of weeks at a time, often waking me at night?

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Backache: Back pain unlikely to be related to ovaries more likely back pain is of musculoskeletal origin a good pelvic exam if normal use back stretch exercises.

Question 2

leukemia and lower left back pain?

Accepted Answer

Talk to you onc doc: Many leukemias are treated with steroids, which can cause bone problems. We take bone complaints pretty seriously. Check with your onvologist. He or she may want to set up x-rays or other scans to determine the cause for the pain.

Question 3

severe back pain on upper left side in a man?

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Too many causes: Back pain is extremely common and there are too many causes and luckily most of the time it is self limiting. If pain last longer than a week, getting worse, have neurological deficits, have fever or too much to handle seek medical attention.

Question 4

is sharp lower left back pain a sign of covid?

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Not necessarily.:  Although muscle pain can occur with COVID 19, would not anticipate that as a solo symptom.COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

Question 5

i have a back pain on left side around the waist ?

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Doctor can examine: If not constipation (collection of stool in the left lower abdomen) that goes away with a bowel movement, then one's primary care doctor can check to see what the problem might be, to see if there is a mass in the abdomen or pelvis, or a kidney problem. In a middle-aged adult, even if pain goes away with a bowel movement, the doctor may want to examine him to make sure there's not something bad.

Question 6

can upper/mid left sided back pain be caused by hunger?

Accepted Answer

Hungry : Yes, hunger pains can occur in a variety of places. Good Luck

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

left side back pain after pneumonia, is this caused by coughing?

Accepted Answer

It COULD be: However, it is possible that you might have broken a rib with coughing.  It is also possible that something is in your lung to have caused your pneumonia, and it now is causing the rib pain.  It is VERY IMPORTANT to have a follow up chest x-ray to be sure that everything is clear, even if you feel much better.  Good luck to you.

Question 9

i have back pain at left side when my back cold when it warm it gone?

Accepted Answer

Circulation: Adequate circulation is the key for any healing to take place.  In cold situations your muscles and joints are not getting the circulation that they get when its warm, as the cold restricts the blood vessels.  Heat dilates vessels allowing nutrient oxygen rich blood in and allowing the veins to remove the "pain chemicals" which are released around injured or diseased body parts.

Question 10

my bf sneezed and a lower left sharp back pain hit him like a ton of bricks. what now?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: Most likely a muscle spasm, can try ibuprofen or Tylenol for pain relief or heat pad to relax muscles. Follow up with a physician if symptoms don't improve.

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I am perimenopausal. is lower back ache related to ovaries. it occurs for a number of weeks at a time, often waking me at night?

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Leukemia and lower left back pain?

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Severe back pain on upper left side in a man?

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Is sharp lower left back pain a sign of covid?

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I have a back pain on left side around the waist ?

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Can upper/mid left sided back pain be caused by hunger?

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

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Left side back pain after pneumonia, is this caused by coughing?

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I have back pain at left side when my back cold when it warm it gone?

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My bf sneezed and a lower left sharp back pain hit him like a ton of bricks. what now?

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