Question 1

i got acid reflux problem.im taking nexium (esomeprazole).but from last 2 weeks i have back pain left side close to shoulder  blade  in rib cage area. why is that?

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?unrelated: Stomach intestinal issues should not be referred to the back unless something serious is going on such as perforation, pancreatitis, bleeding. If you have pain in your shoulder it could be referred pain or something completely unrelated. For this type of complaint a face to face with your doctor will likely provide better answers to a complex question. Good luck

Question 2

back pain left side, feels like a cramp all the time, if i put pressur between ribs it hurts, bad, also hurts to take deep breaths?

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See below: Sounds like it may be muscle spasms. The best way to iknow for sure is to have a physical examination by a doctor.

Question 3

upper back pain left side arm pain rib pain all on left side for 20 days now. been experiencing heavy heart beat when lieing down. i'm 19 male?

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Go see your doctor: There are a lot of things that could cause these symptoms. Go see your doctor to examine you and figure out what could be causing yours. It could be things as simple as panic attacks, to things as significant as emergency heart related problems.

Question 4

hello. please may you help. i have a left side chest pain that gets worse after eating. chest tightness. difficulty swallowing and sore throat. upper back pain. left side head pain. a lot of belching and burping and passing gas. uneasy stomach pain.

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Eval needed: This constellation of symptoms would require an evaluation &amp; diagnosis before a treatment plan can be recommended.

Question 5

chest pain left side and right side and back pain hard to breath and no heart problem ?????

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Doctor can evaluate: New chest discomfort or pain, and difficulty breathing, are signs that that she should talk with her doctor right away or go to the ER.  She should not drive herself (call for an ambulance if symptoms are more than slight). If it turns out not to be an abnormal rhythm, myocarditis, anxiety attack symptoms, a collapsed lung, or pneumonia, the E.R. may still be able to offer some treatment.

Question 6

symptoms of mild dizzy abdomenal pain left side, chest pain, palpitation back pain and nape pain.. wat can be causing this? pls help im worriedd

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M.D. visit: Since you are under treatment for Hypertension per your medication list, these symptoms are especially concerning. Strokes and cardiovascular events can present with these symptoms. You may require a cardiac workup. Please seek additional care. At your age, I would also suggest providing family history and any problems with your kidneys or weight to your physician.

Question 7

one week of continuous left side chest pain, left side neck and back pain. some tingling effect on left hand fingures. is it the sign of some heart problem ? normal ct angiography 2 years ago. age 40, normal bp, no diabetes and okay lipid profile?

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: Why did you have the CT angio initially? This is somewhat concerning for dissection and if you're able to access emergency care please do so, especially if you have some risk factor or predisposition for aneurysm or dissection. The normal BP is reassuring, but is that in general or recently?

Question 8

32 female, 10 ekgs, 3 ct chest scans, stress test, heart monitor 14 days, echo, x-ray, tripone blood work all good. still having chest pain left side and arm pain, back pain. could i still be having a heart attack? female symptoms anxiety also

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Chest pain: Based on your description it does not sound like you had a heart attack. Lung and musculoskeletal pathology remain possible leads with a possible background anxiety disorder exacerbating symptoms.

Question 9

how do i treat rib and back pain i have two left side ribs causing me not to be able stand erect , lift anything on the right side, and severe pain in lower back , left side at l 2 and 3 vert. i can't sit and type almost in tears it hurts so bad.

Accepted Answer

This : This degree of pain is unusual for pure musculoskeletal problems to the "ribs" of to the thoracic area. You are not giving much information but i would want to make sure you don't have another problem internally that coulb be causing problems. You need a comprehensive evaluation of your condition with a good review of systems.

Question 10

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.

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I got acid reflux problem.im taking nexium (esomeprazole).but from last 2 weeks i have back pain left side close to shoulder blade in rib cage area. why is that?

A member asked:

Back pain left side, feels like a cramp all the time, if i put pressur between ribs it hurts, bad, also hurts to take deep breaths?

A member asked:

Upper back pain left side arm pain rib pain all on left side for 20 days now. been experiencing heavy heart beat when lieing down. i'm 19 male?

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Hello. please may you help. i have a left side chest pain that gets worse after eating. chest tightness. difficulty swallowing and sore throat. upper back pain. left side head pain. a lot of belching and burping and passing gas. uneasy stomach pain.

A member asked:

Chest pain left side and right side and back pain hard to breath and no heart problem ?????

A member asked:

Symptoms of mild dizzy abdomenal pain left side, chest pain, palpitation back pain and nape pain.. wat can be causing this? pls help im worriedd

A member asked:

One week of continuous left side chest pain, left side neck and back pain. some tingling effect on left hand fingures. is it the sign of some heart problem ? normal ct angiography 2 years ago. age 40, normal bp, no diabetes and okay lipid profile?

A member asked:

32 female, 10 ekgs, 3 ct chest scans, stress test, heart monitor 14 days, echo, x-ray, tripone blood work all good. still having chest pain left side and arm pain, back pain. could i still be having a heart attack? female symptoms anxiety also

A member asked:

How do i treat rib and back pain i have two left side ribs causing me not to be able stand erect , lift anything on the right side, and severe pain in lower back , left side at l 2 and 3 vert. i can't sit and type almost in tears it hurts so bad.

A member asked:

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

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