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What Causes Severe Pain In Back Along With Bruising And Discoloration?

i have severe pain in my back and side on the left side of my body right below my rib cage . it started 5 days ago and today the skin over the painful area became discolored/mildly bruised looking. the pain makes me scream out when I move around. what do you think is happening ?
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. The discolouration of skin below the rib cage with acute pain suggests some kind of internal bleeding. You should go for XRay chest and Abdomen, USG and other reports as an urgent basis.
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What Causes Severe Pain In Back Along With Bruising And Discoloration?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concern. The discolouration of skin below the rib cage with acute pain suggests some kind of internal bleeding. You should go for XRay chest and Abdomen, USG and other reports as an urgent basis.