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Suggest Treatment For Lower Left Abdominal Pain Radiating Towards Back And Osteoarthritis

Posted on Tue, 26 May 2015

Question: I am having abdominal pain in my lower left that radiates to my back. This has been going on for some time and I have tried to address it with my doctor who says it does not make sense and thinks I have osteoarthritis. However, celebrex does not help. I also feel exhausted and it often feels like there are small stones in my lower spine. This has been going on over the past three years. In the past week, I have been having diarrhea and most recently, blood in my stool. I do not think it is appendicitis because everyone talks about excruciating pain with this. I am in pain, but it is bearable. Thoughts? I do not have health insurance and cannot afford to have lots of tests run... You get the picture...

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. what is the exact site of pain?
2. does pain occur in umbilical region as well?
3. any history of fever, nausea or vomiting?
4. have you observed increased in heart beat?
5. any history of constipation or diarrhea?
6. are you on any medication?
7. do you or family has diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?

I'll be looking forward to the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 days later)

Lower left abdomen, about where my ovary is and radiates around and through my back. No nausea. Just diarhea. I take enlyte due to MTHFR homozygous, C7... type. Father died of juvenile diabetes and paternal grandmother of pancreatic cancer.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Visit hospital to rule out ovarian torsion please

Detailed Answer:
Hello

thank you for the answers. i have gone through them. There are certain conditions including appendicitis & ovarian torsion that we need to rule out. I would suggest you to visit hospital and get following labs done:

- Ultrasound Abdomen & Pelvis
- CBC with ESR

These will help to rule out certain common causes of this pain. Further management will depend upon the results of these tests. Meanwhile take naproxen thrice a day for 3 days. It will help reducing the pain.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar