A 42-year-old member asked:
What could cause left side back pain, worse when lying down?
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Dr. Douglas Beallanswered
29 years experience
Degenerative changes: This is most likely from degenerative disc disease or degenerative arthritis of the facet joints. Some degree of pain is normal but if it significantly limits your activity of is of significant severity seek attention for it.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Can to much lying down cause back pain?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tarek Shahbandaranswered
Anesthesiology 23 years experience
Yes: Too much lying down can cause back pain especially if you are in one uncomfortable position or the bed is uncomfortable.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What are the causes of lower left side back pain?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. John Kayvanfaranswered
Sports Medicine 47 years experience
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.
6.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
What is causing my lower left side back pain?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Douglas Beallanswered
29 years experience
Degenerative changes: This could either be from degenerative disc disease, a disc herniation or from degenerative arthritis. If this is significantly limiting and/or painful then you should seek attention for this from an interventional pain management physician.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
CA
A 45-year-old female asked:
I am having back pain left side under ribswhat can this be?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Tonya Fordhamanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Muscle or pleurisy : Need more information about pain type and aggravating factors. Hope you feel better soon.
2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
I have lower right side back pain. What could be causing this?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Leila Winganswered
Internal Medicine 15 years experience
Many: The things that come to mind include musculoskeletal strain, kidney stone, urinary tract infection. More questions: any fever, any pain with urination, any trauma or injury to the region?
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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