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I've been having occasional pain in my lower left abdomen and then it shoots up into my back. what could be causing this.

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Radiating pain: Retroperitoneal structures like the ureter can cause both abdominal and back pain. Therefore this could be a kidney stone passing down the ureter. Ovarian cyst is another possibility you need to see your primary care physician for further evaluation.

Answered 4/16/2015

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