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What Causes Left-sided Upper Back Pain?

I have mid back pain on my left side that has now become tender to the touch. It started out hurting only when touched, but now it s a constant dull pain that s tender when touched. If it s rubbed or pushed on the pain is intense and stops me in my tracks. I ve checked signs for the kidney, gall bladder and pancreas, but no symptoms match. Could it possibly just be a pulled muscle?
Wed, 1 Feb 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for your question.
I do understand your pain and discomfort.
As per your history is concerned please follow step wise :-
1)Do a full blood count with differential to ruled out filariasis ,if normal proceed next
2)Do an X-ray of [sacroiliac joints] to ruled out [Spondyloarthropathies],if any changes found then go for MRI
3)Check all physical signs relates to musculo skeletal & neurological in detail.
4)Do ECG & ECHO to ruled out TAA
5)If everything normal then go for Back Strain

I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks
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What Causes Left-sided Upper Back Pain?

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned please follow step wise :- 1)Do a full blood count with differential to ruled out filariasis ,if normal proceed next 2)Do an X-ray of [sacroiliac joints] to ruled out [Spondyloarthropathies],if any changes found then go for MRI 3)Check all physical signs relates to musculo skeletal & neurological in detail. 4)Do ECG & ECHO to ruled out TAA 5)If everything normal then go for Back Strain I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks