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Throbbing pain in left side of back
A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Bailieanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Ignore husband: Your husband has no clue what it is so go see someone who can check it and tell you.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 24 years experience
Could be headache : As simple as that how long has it lasted & does anything relieve it?
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Madhu Kandarpaanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 11 years experience
Fracture/inflammatio: Could be several things- pneumonia, pe, pleural effusion, rib fracture, if on rightside liver. Please check with your doctor. Throbbing usually means ... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Jason Hemminganswered
Gastroenterology 19 years experience
Kidney: Broad differential, but don't forget renal etiologies such as infections or stones.
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Nerve impingement: can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging disc. It can cause muscle spasm and back pain. This condition must be... Read More
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3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Claude Brachfeldanswered
Cardiology 41 years experience
Many possiblities: Unfortunately without much more information (such as the circumstances of the discomfort, your age, and the presence of cardiovascular risk factors) t... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old male asked:
Dr. Laurence Badgleyanswered
General Practice 53 years experience
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 wo... Read More
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
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... Read More
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2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ron Jonesanswered
Family Medicine 47 years experience
Tough: How long has problem occurred ? Could be many causes. Early shingles, spasms between ribs, irritation at rib/cartilage junction, something going on... Read More
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4.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
Symptoms from pancreas or stomach is often associated with nausea & vomit. Muscular problem is usually precipitated or exacerbated with movement, ... Read More
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Reviewed Oct 28, 2022
A 70-year-old male asked:
Dr. James Henninganswered
Anesthesiology 52 years experience
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 ar... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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