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What Causes Pain In Mid To Lower Back In 13 Year Old?
My 13 year old son has pain in his mid to lower left side. It only hurts him when he bends over, leans to the side, coughs or laughs. When I push on his stomach it does not hurt. But should I be concerned of a appendix issue or is it probably a strain? He was at lunch when the pain started.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
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Thanks for writing to us.
If it hurts only when bending, most likely it is not appendix.
Could be muscle strain.
Try analgesics like brufen, if not improving consult your doctor
Wishing your child good health
Regards
DR Arun
Thanks for writing to us.
If it hurts only when bending, most likely it is not appendix.
Could be muscle strain.
Try analgesics like brufen, if not improving consult your doctor
Wishing your child good health
Regards
DR Arun
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Hello. I just read through your question. Thankfully, the appendix is on the right side, so this is not an appendix issue. It is, more likely, a muscle strain, as you mentioned. Warm compress and massage are all that is needed. If he doesn't notice improvement over the next few days, consult with your doctor.
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