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Frequent Pain In Ribs, On Left Back, Cannot Move. Is It Kidney Stone ?
a few nights ago I was having a pain in my ribs on the left back ,as the night progressed so did the pain,,,the more I moved the more frequent my pain got,,especially trying to inhale...20 years ago I had blood clots in my legs that moved to my lungs,,,so that brought back some memories of similar pain...it got so bad I couldn't move without it triggering the pain. I went to the er just for my concern of another pe. They said it was kidney stones, I don't think thats what it was.
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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Pain in your back may be due to musculoskeletal reason or causes related to abdomen.
You need ultrasound of abdomen to exclude renal calculus or other reasons causing pain.
For immediate relief, you can take pain killers like acelofenac tablets.
Get routine hemogram, urine RE/ME also.
Get well soon
Take care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Pain in your back may be due to musculoskeletal reason or causes related to abdomen.
You need ultrasound of abdomen to exclude renal calculus or other reasons causing pain.
For immediate relief, you can take pain killers like acelofenac tablets.
Get routine hemogram, urine RE/ME also.
Get well soon
Take care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Hello and Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for writing to us.
The likely causes for a sharp pain below the left side of the rib cage are:
1) Acute pancreatitis - inflammation / infection of the pancreas gland.
2) Pleuritis - inflammation of the covering layer of the lungs. If the pleura around the left lower lobe of the lung is involved, then this can also cause your symptoms.
3) Gastric or duodenal ulcer
4) Muscle pull or strain - upper abdominal wall muscles can sometimes get pulled or strained inadvertently and can cause sharp pain, which worsens on breathing or bending down.
5) A splenic enlargement or abscess
6) A sub-phrenic abscess - i.e. a collection of pus below the diaphragm
Since it is an acute and sharp pain, I think it should be taken seriously. I would advise you to have a proper medical examination done, and if necessary, relevant investigations done, in order to ascertain the exact cause of your problem. Till you see a doctor, drink plenty of water, take rest and don't exert yourself. If the pain is severe, you can take an pain killer like Ibuprofen (Advil) for the time being.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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The likely causes for a sharp pain below the left side of the rib cage are:
1) Acute pancreatitis - inflammation / infection of the pancreas gland.
2) Pleuritis - inflammation of the covering layer of the lungs. If the pleura around the left lower lobe of the lung is involved, then this can also cause your symptoms.
3) Gastric or duodenal ulcer
4) Muscle pull or strain - upper abdominal wall muscles can sometimes get pulled or strained inadvertently and can cause sharp pain, which worsens on breathing or bending down.
5) A splenic enlargement or abscess
6) A sub-phrenic abscess - i.e. a collection of pus below the diaphragm
Since it is an acute and sharp pain, I think it should be taken seriously. I would advise you to have a proper medical examination done, and if necessary, relevant investigations done, in order to ascertain the exact cause of your problem. Till you see a doctor, drink plenty of water, take rest and don't exert yourself. If the pain is severe, you can take an pain killer like Ibuprofen (Advil) for the time being.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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