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What Causes Intermittent Pain In Left Abdomen?

Posted on Mon, 5 Oct 2015

Question: Hi, I have been having a dull ache in my left abdomen on and off, for just over a week. It comes and goes through the day. On a scale of 1-10 it rates a 2. I have also had a pain in my back, below shoulder blade,on the same side which seems to extend down into my abdomen. Again, it is intermittent through the day. It feels like a muscle strain in my back. Could they be connected? I was doing some heavy lifting the day before all this started. I have not noticed any changes in my bowel habits. Everything looks and feels normal. Should I be concerned about anything sinister going on in there?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Musculoskeletal pain likely

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description and the distribution of pain, its likely to be musculoskeletal pain. Empirical NSAIDs and muscle relaxants should help. An ultrasound abdomen and pelvis , x ray KUB along with urinalysis can be advised if the symptoms persist to look for other causes including a urinary tract stone or UTI, both of which would be the likely causes if the NSAIDs and muscle relaxants don't work empirically.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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