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What Causes Left Sided Back Pain After Using Alcohol And Tobacco?

Hello. I have an issue with my stomach due to alcohol and tobacco abuse. I noticed I get time to time back pains. Always occur on my left side. Also noticed when I press against the stomach I would get a pain on my left side of the back. So wondering what medication shall I take? .
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
HI

Thanks for posting your query.

Before going to the medications for your problem we need to find out what is causing these symptoms. Two conditions can cause these symptoms.

1. Ulcer in the stomach : If there is Ulcer or deep erosion in your stomach ,that can cause Stomach pain radiating to back.

2. Acute Pancreatitis: Is a condition where Pancreas which is situated in the left upper side of your Abdomen , gets inflammed and causes the pain. This pain typically increases if you consume Alcohol.

In this regard I would advise you to get CT Abdomen scan ,Upper Gastrointestinal scan and Serum Lipase done and revert back with reports.

Till then avoid consuming Alcohol.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards
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General & Family Physician Dr. Piyush K's  Response
Welcome to health care magic.
I understand your concern.
As per history given in relation to pain it is more likely to be colic pain caused due to kidney or ureteric stone as colic pain radiates to back side from front of abddomen.
Firstly i would advice patients with such complains coming to me to do abdominal sonography which could detect if there is any calculi present.
Then please follow up with the report to a urologist and he would advice further medications.

Hope i answered your query.
Thanks and regards.
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What Causes Left Sided Back Pain After Using Alcohol And Tobacco?

HI Thanks for posting your query. Before going to the medications for your problem we need to find out what is causing these symptoms. Two conditions can cause these symptoms. 1. Ulcer in the stomach : If there is Ulcer or deep erosion in your stomach ,that can cause Stomach pain radiating to back. 2. Acute Pancreatitis: Is a condition where Pancreas which is situated in the left upper side of your Abdomen , gets inflammed and causes the pain. This pain typically increases if you consume Alcohol. In this regard I would advise you to get CT Abdomen scan ,Upper Gastrointestinal scan and Serum Lipase done and revert back with reports. Till then avoid consuming Alcohol. Hope this information was useful to you. Any clarifications feel free to ask. Regards