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What Causes Knee-jerk Type Reaction?

once and awhile an episode where a very brief sharp pain, like jolt, run from my lower right stomach area near the bottom of my ribcage across my torso to my back near the bottom of my left shoulder blade. It is only momentary but the pain is very quick and sharp causing me to jerk somewhat as in a kind of knee-jerk type reaction. This has happened maybe a half dozen times within the past 6 months. Any idea what this might be coming from?

Mon, 27 Apr 2020

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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari's Response

Hello,

Such type of sudden pain can be due to-

-Minor crack in lower thoracic area
-Compression of nerves in lower thorax area due to disc prolapse or early infections
-Kidney issues
-Stomach problems
-Diabetes

I shall advise you to consult to your doctor & get yourself investigated with x ray and if necessary by CT SCAN & USG.Till then you may take acetaminophen for at least 2-3 times a day for relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari

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What Causes Knee-jerk Type Reaction?

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