i have been having side pain under my left rib cage for about a month now... it gets worse when i'm laying down. wondering what it could possibly be.
constipation tops the list.......depending on your age and pmhx other things will come into play.
that sounds rough, i am sorry you aren't feeling well. my advice is just go to a different hospital to get a different view on your situation. please don't hold off on it, this problem really needs to be taken care of. Hello, good night Nur ...



  

Back pain can be caused by many possibilities, including;







disorders of the back muscles, for example due to incorrect body position when lifting heavy objects, improper posture when sitting, excessive stretching of the body, sudden and excessive body movements, and so on  

negligence in the spinal cushions, for example due to accidents / injuries that cause these cushions to change position, swell, or be damaged, so that the spinal nerves are pinched and cause pain  

spinal structural abnormalities, such as scoliosis, which is the condition where the spine curves to form the letter C or S  

Spinal infection  

Tumors / malignancies in the spine  

etc







  

Given the many possible causes of complaints, and remembering we also don't examine you directly, we cannot be certain of the conditions that cause the complaints you are experiencing. Therefore, we recommend that you see a doctor (more specifically an orthopedic doctor or neurologist), so that the doctor can perform a direct examination so that the diagnosis can be established. If needed, the doctor may suggest some additional investigations to help the diagnosis process, such as X-ray examination, MRI, CT-scan, and so on.



  

In the meantime, the following suggestions you can take at home while waiting for a doctor's schedule:







limit heavy physical activity, avoid lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy objects  

compress the area with a warm compress to help relieve pain  

if the pain is unbearable, you can take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as paracetamol.  

improve your posture, avoiding too much downcast and tilting the body







  

That's all, hopefully it helps .. brief answer: its probably the heart detailed answer: hello and welcome in hcm i can understand your concern according to the history you explain its not osteoporosis causing this pain. there are three organs that you have to control . first the heart with the following tests: repeat ecg, and the... Hello,



  

Complaints of pain radiating from the lower abdomen to the anus and buttocks can be based on several medical conditions such as:







  

If you are a woman, it can be related to disorders / problems in the reproductive system such as symptoms related to menstruation, ovulation, pregnancy outside the womb, symptoms of miscarriage, endometriosis, fibroid tumors in the uterus, infection / cervical cancer, inflammation of the fallopian tubes, diseases sexually transmitted infections that infect the uterus and symptoms of uterine cancer. In addition to complaints of lower abdominal pain, reproductive problems will usually be accompanied by other complaints such as vaginal discharge, abnormal menstrual cycles, and pain during sexual intercourse.



  

Other problems such as abdominal muscle injury/bruising, intestinal infections, appendicitis, bladder and kidney infections/stones/tumors, and hip fractures.











Complaints of lower abdominal pain that you feel when you stand up and will sit may be related to abdominal muscle contractions. However, more detailed medical questions and answers are needed, direct physical examination. So check with your doctor to make sure what medical conditions you are experiencing.



  

If the doctor suspects a serious medical condition, the doctor may suggest additional tests such as blood tests, vaginal mucus examination (if you have vaginal discharge), abdominal X-ray or abdominal ultrasound. The doctor will determine the most appropriate treatment based on your disease.



  

To relieve pain, you should avoid strenuous physical activity and lifting heavy objects, and drink adequate amounts of water. Practice a healthy lifestyle consistently to avoid disease.



  

You can read more about Lower Abdominal Pain here.



  

That's the information we can share, hopefully it helps you.



  

Best regards, Dr Caecilia Haryu Aryapti. Good evening, thanks for asking at HealthReplies.com. Complaints that you experience can be caused by various things, which among each symptom can be interrelated or not. Among the possibilities are:



 Pinched nerve disorders Infection or inflammation of the nerve lining Low blood pressure Spinal structural abnormalities Kidney stones This condition is most likely harmless, but it must be checked immediately because up to this point, the possibility is still very diverse, whereas the handling of each possibility can be different. So our advice, try to check yourself to a general practitioner, and may go directly to a neurologist, to find out more about his condition through direct examination. The handling that you will receive later depends on the results of this inspection.



Meanwhile, consume foods that are rich in B vitamins, limit physical activity, meet your fluid needs, and see your doctor immediately. So, hopefully answering your question. Hello Jackal, thank you for asking at HealthReplies.com.



  

Injury in sports or self-defense training is quite often experienced because in these activities quite a lot of things are at high risk of causing injury to certain body parts especially if not done in the right way and there is no good security during the activities carried out.



  

Even though there are no visible signs of injury in the area you are complaining about (such as bruising, swelling, or redness), it is still advisable to check the complaint further to the doctor to determine whether there is a serious injury that occurred to you due to the complaint indeed it can be caused by a broken rib / crack or an injury to the chest muscles.



  

After ascertaining what condition you are experiencing, then you can also determine what therapy should be given based on these conditions.



  

Meanwhile, if the complaint is felt to be very disturbing, you can try taking pain relievers such as paracetamol according to the dosage on the package or applying topical pain reliever to the painful area, until there is further advice from the doctor. It is not advisable to massage the painful area until there are other suggestions from the doctor who examined you.



  

I hope this helps. Hi Lydia,



If you feel pain or aches in your neck when you move your neck muscles, then the possible causes are:



Previous injury, impact Muscle strain Pinched nerve Neck joint damage Arthritis Fibromyalgia Meningitis, etc. If the condition does not improve within a few days, we strongly recommend that you take him to be examined immediately by a doctor, especially if it is coupled with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, swelling , fever.



Several types of examinations that may be performed are: CT scan, EMG, lumbar puncture, blood test, and X-ray.



Our advice:



Neck pain can be reduced by taking mild anti-pain. Light massage on the neck can help Compress with warm water to relax your neck muscles Avoid excessive movement of neck muscles for a while Thus, hopefully it helps you brief answer: costochondritis and others as discussed. detailed answer: hi. thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. noted the history and understood the concerns. the commonest cause i can think of with the history you have provided is costochondritis. another/added possibility is... brief answer: seems like periapical infection. images . radiograph. medication . detailed answer: hello . thanks for consulting healthcaremagic . this is dr. priyanka tiwari answering your query . i have read your query and understand your concern. as far as you have pain and pressure in molar... make sure your daily fluid intake is kept high ( at least 2 litres a day). try drinking a glass of tonic water a day, the quinine in it helps with cramps. adding a magnesium malate supplement to your daily routine should also help to eliminate the problem. epson salts baths is another way of getting magnesium into your body and it also will help relax muscles ( and you). i take one 3/4 times a week straight before bed as its great for helping with sleep. you could also try some gentle stretching exercises to see if it releases it in meantime.

hope this helps and sending gentle hugs xxx