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Very severe back pain on left side made worse when i breathe. er says ulcer but pain is very severe. no fever or diarrhea. what else could it be?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Pleurisy: The change with breathing suggests pleura or diaphragm. Many causes for pain in that area include kidney stones, spleen, stomach, even colon , and infection,etc.

Answered 5/19/2014

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ulcer is a good. ...: bet, a dose of antacid will give fast relief, so Dx made. If could B pulmonary in origin so a chest x-ray is a must. C an internist 4 a good eval.

Answered 5/19/2014

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A member asked:

Very severe back pain on left side made worse when i breathe. er says ulcer but pain is very severe. no fever or diarrhea. what else could it be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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