Question 1

im having abdominal pain in my upper left quadrant aswell as back pain, i've had for 8 days. im not sure if its needed to go to the er or wait 4 days for an appointment. im fearful of pancreatitis.

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Depends: If you've had the pain for eight days it is less likely to be pancreatitis as by now it would have gotten so bad you would have gone to the er by now. If you can still eat and drink enough and it doesn't cause the pain to increase, then you probably could wait for your appointment.

Question 2

i have been having stomach pain, upper left quadrant pain, low back pain intermittently for last month. i also get nauseous when laying on my stomach. my gallbladder was removed years ago. i do have hypertension, first stage kidney disease and diabetes. i

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Lots of Info: U say Stomach, I assume U mean abdominal. Gall bladder removal does not prevent gallbladder disease, still can have gravel &amp; Pancreatitis (Bloating?). Left Quad pain ? constipation.  Diabetes predisposes to Neuro-pathy which can affect everything. incl. GI tract &amp;   Muscles. U Need fiber &amp; osmotic bowel supplement at times. U need examination by Internist &amp; blood test to get prop specialist triage

Question 3

upper left back pain at the quadrant. pain left rib cage & swollen, painful stomach near ribcage. no injury occur. gastriritis? wbc is 10.1.

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Wbc not cons w: An elevated white count is not common with gastritis. Have they checked your pancreas? Your pain could be referred from the stomach, pancreas or intestines. The spleen sits at the upper left quadrant too...
Hard to say without the full exam and labs to look at.

Question 4

back pain. left side upper quadrant. done acupuncture, massage, took acetaminophen, rubbed pain reliever lotions, hot compressed it. still n pain

Accepted Answer

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 professionally managed. See an interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.

Question 5

been put on adderall, (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) works wonders except for a back ache in the lower left and lower right quadrant.  go off of it and back pain stops.  any ideas?

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Muscle tension?: Adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) can cause increased muscle tension as well as anxiety, I wonder if this could be related to physical tension in the muscles in your back , also possibly related to your physical position.

Question 6

i started getting a pain in my lower right quadrant of my abdomen today as well as lower back pain today that comes and goes. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Some possibilities..: If one has very uncomfortable tummy pain, and is normally in good health, plus is not pregnant, the possibilities include: appendicitis (usually R lower abdomen), kidney stone (very painful), constipation (crampy), stomach flu, an ovary problem, etc... Most people with "moderate pain," more than mild pain, may need a doctor's re-evaluation to be sure it's not appendicitis that would need surgery.

Question 7

im just getting off 4 days of diaherrea. however im still having some uncomfortability in my abdomen, mostly my right quadrant of my abdomen and some back pain. stools are loose/diaherrea so i think its done now, but just wondering if normal. thx?

Accepted Answer

: As long as you don’t have sharp, severe pain when pressing on the belly, you can observe for a few days to see if it resolves completely.

Question 8

i have severe abdominalpain around my navel to the right side and back pain in the mid to lower quadrant.  but am shaking and get dizzy when i stand.

Accepted Answer

Go to ER now!: If you still have pain now, please go to an ER right away. Severe abdominal pain that does not respond in 30 minutes or less, needs urgent evaluation.  The cause may be something simple, but, can also be due to something serious.  Get checked now, if it still hurts.

Question 9

upper right quadrant pain, back pain, vomiting, nausea, metallic taste.clear us, hida scan %74 but had reaction to cck. can i still get it removed?

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RUQ pain: Could be sphincter of oddi dysfunction.  This is the sphincter that controls the drainage of bile into the intestine.  Yo may want to get a consult from a GI that performs ercp.  Sometimes people that have your symptoms benefit from opening the sphincter endoscopically and preventing sphincter spasm.

Question 10

what are the causes of lower left side back pain?

Accepted Answer

Refer to answer: Causes of left sided lbp are left sided sciatica, left sided 
sacral ilitis, and rarely left sided pelvic lesions or inflammation.
We suggest refer to your physician to identify the problem and resolve the problem.

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Im having abdominal pain in my upper left quadrant aswell as back pain, i've had for 8 days. im not sure if its needed to go to the er or wait 4 days for an appointment. im fearful of pancreatitis.

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I have been having stomach pain, upper left quadrant pain, low back pain intermittently for last month. i also get nauseous when laying on my stomach. my gallbladder was removed years ago. i do have hypertension, first stage kidney disease and diabetes. i

A member asked:

Upper left back pain at the quadrant. pain left rib cage & swollen, painful stomach near ribcage. no injury occur. gastriritis? wbc is 10.1.

A member asked:

Back pain. left side upper quadrant. done acupuncture, massage, took acetaminophen, rubbed pain reliever lotions, hot compressed it. still n pain

A member asked:

Been put on adderall, (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) works wonders except for a back ache in the lower left and lower right quadrant. go off of it and back pain stops. any ideas?

A member asked:

I started getting a pain in my lower right quadrant of my abdomen today as well as lower back pain today that comes and goes. what could this be?

A member asked:

Im just getting off 4 days of diaherrea. however im still having some uncomfortability in my abdomen, mostly my right quadrant of my abdomen and some back pain. stools are loose/diaherrea so i think its done now, but just wondering if normal. thx?

A member asked:

I have severe abdominalpain around my navel to the right side and back pain in the mid to lower quadrant. but am shaking and get dizzy when i stand.

A member asked:

Upper right quadrant pain, back pain, vomiting, nausea, metallic taste.clear us, hida scan %74 but had reaction to cck. can i still get it removed?

A member asked:

What are the causes of lower left side back pain?

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