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What Causes Pain In The Upper Right Back And Heartburn?
Question: I have been having pain in my upper left side of my back. Sometimes sharp, sometimes not. It was not constant. I had it for 2 weeks, then my PA told me to go to the ER. I went to ER and they ruled out heart problems and blood clots. I was diagnosed with pleurisy . Am taking methylprednisolone, 4mg and am on day 5. Also taking ibuprofen 800mg, 3 times per day. Today, however, the sharp pain is on my rt side of my upper back near my shoulder blad. I have also been having heartburn almost everyday which is not normal. My eyes also seem to be a little red in both eyes this past week to 10 days.
Brief Answer:
As discussed in details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
The best part is heart related problems are ruled out.
Since the pain has also started on right side of the back in spite you are already under treatment a review X-ray of the chest/CT scan would help further.
I hope this is not related to the muscles of the back.
Since you are taking Methylprednisolone and Ibuprofen, heartburn may persist or increase and an addition of a PPI like Omeprazole/Pantoprazole, Domperidone and antacid should help you with the heartburn.
Also take soft and bland diet in small frequent ways to keep the stomach coated.
Please give some additional information:
How was Pleurisy diagnosed?
Any other symptoms?
What are the factors that increase the pain?
Please post positive findings of investigations done.
I hope this answer helps you. Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
As discussed in details below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history and understood the concerns.
The best part is heart related problems are ruled out.
Since the pain has also started on right side of the back in spite you are already under treatment a review X-ray of the chest/CT scan would help further.
I hope this is not related to the muscles of the back.
Since you are taking Methylprednisolone and Ibuprofen, heartburn may persist or increase and an addition of a PPI like Omeprazole/Pantoprazole, Domperidone and antacid should help you with the heartburn.
Also take soft and bland diet in small frequent ways to keep the stomach coated.
Please give some additional information:
How was Pleurisy diagnosed?
Any other symptoms?
What are the factors that increase the pain?
Please post positive findings of investigations done.
I hope this answer helps you. Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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