Question 1

pain in upper left back, stomach pain while eating and after digestion, lump on throat, pain under lower left rib cage. egd 7 mo ago showed ok, ideas?

Accepted Answer

GERD: You may have developed gastroesophageal reflux. Check with your doctor for conformation.

Question 2

why would i have left-sided mid&upper back pain after an egd & colonoscopy?  hurts more when eating and swallowing. biopsies were taken.

Accepted Answer

Invasive procedures,: such as EGD and colonoscopy, often cause discomfort afterwards, especially if biopsies are taken.  Taking biopsies requires cutting out a tiny piece of the lining of your stomach and/or colon, it is normal for this to be painful.  If it is painful to swallow, try drinking liquids and/or soft foods in order to allow your body to recover.

Question 3

left upper back pain and diarria any connection?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Never say never, & never say always. If the pain is truly in the back it is unlikely this is related to diarrhea. Most cases of diarrhea are from a viral infection & will usually pass in 24-48 hours. But prolonged diarrhea, especially with blood should be evaluated by a dr.  There are many other variables a dr. Will want to know: how long the pain, what makes it better/worse, same with diarrhea.

Question 4

i have got upper back pain left side what's the problem?

Accepted Answer

Need an Evaluation: Could be several things: muscle spasm, kidney disease, kidney disorder, lung, ribs, spine.. An exam and a conversation will help narrow the field of causes.

Question 5

sharp upper back pain on the left side when breathing deeply started after cycling it took more than 15 minutes until the pain disappeared...?

Accepted Answer

Upper back pain: The pain that you describe is typical of an inflamed rib head as it inserts into the spine. Anti-inflammatory medications, stretching and massage can help. Apply ice at night and moist warm heat in the morning. Chiropractors are helpful with this problem. Injection of the rib head with a cortisone shot is another treatment option. If the pain persists then a thoracic MRI scan is warranted.

Question 6

1 yr upper back pain.now pain in left chest at the breastline.pain only lasts seconds, usually when bending forward or lying on side.what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical: This is probably muscular. You need evaluation of musculoskeletal system. This will decide if it's muscle, bone , chest wall, lung, tendon, bursa, vertebral,etc.

Question 7

upper back pain undef left shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic pain: This is unfortunately a very nonspecific complaint and could represent anything from scapulothoracic pathology to cervical radiculopathy to underlying chest pathology (i.e. Heart, lungs).  If the pain has been present for over 6 weeks or is severe and waking you at night or if there are any other concerns then you should see a physician.

Question 8

how to treat severe upper back pain left side?

Accepted Answer

Severe back pain: Anytime i hear severe, i would suggest a physician evaluate. Regarding the location, pain upper left (near shoulder blade) can suggest muscle spasm/tendinitis of shoulder, thoracic spine/disk problem, lung/heart disease, stomach/pancreas/spenic disorder. Seeing an md could help to determine the actual location and determine appropriate testing to get a diagnosis. Too little information.

Question 9

i have mid to upper back pain on the left and right side of my back. it is particularly painful when bending down, sniffing up or coughing. ?

Accepted Answer

See Dr: Possibly a protruding intervertebral disc.

Question 10

i caught a breath taking sharp upper back pain in my left side that shot to my abd in the same spot can it be a spasm? on hurts on deep breath

Accepted Answer

It could be: The doctors who ordered your test would have the best idea, since the considered most of the options. Would obviously also consider things in your upper belly on the left side, since your diaphragm, a dome shaped muscle under your lung, flattens during a deep breath, and pushes on the contents of your upper abdomen.

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Pain in upper left back, stomach pain while eating and after digestion, lump on throat, pain under lower left rib cage. egd 7 mo ago showed ok, ideas?

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Why would i have left-sided mid&upper back pain after an egd & colonoscopy? hurts more when eating and swallowing. biopsies were taken.

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Left upper back pain and diarria any connection?

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I have got upper back pain left side what's the problem?

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Sharp upper back pain on the left side when breathing deeply started after cycling it took more than 15 minutes until the pain disappeared...?

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1 yr upper back pain.now pain in left chest at the breastline.pain only lasts seconds, usually when bending forward or lying on side.what causes this?

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Upper back pain undef left shoulder?

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How to treat severe upper back pain left side?

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I have mid to upper back pain on the left and right side of my back. it is particularly painful when bending down, sniffing up or coughing. ?

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I caught a breath taking sharp upper back pain in my left side that shot to my abd in the same spot can it be a spasm? on hurts on deep breath

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