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What Causes Pain In Lower Back Pain On The Right Side?
I get a sharp stabbing pain in my lower right side towards my back (close to my waist). Sometimes it makes me grab hold of something to hold onto when it occurs. I sometimes get pain a little higher but the sharp stabbing pain is always at the lower spot.
Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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It is possible that the pain may be related to peripheral neuropathy.
This refers to abnormal function of the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.
It can be temporary or permanent and there are different possible causes such as:(1) diabetes
(2)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(3)side effect of medication
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5)trauma eg arthritis at a joint can affect the nerve
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)infections such as shingles
(8)neurological condition such stroke or ms
If it continues or it is severe, then you should consider seeing your doctor for an assessment.
This would involve physical examination along with blood tests (complete blood count, liver and kidney function, vitamin levels etc)
There are medications that can be used for nerve associated pain and treatment would also be directed towards the specific cause.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the pain may be related to peripheral neuropathy.
This refers to abnormal function of the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.
It can be temporary or permanent and there are different possible causes such as:(1) diabetes
(2)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(3)side effect of medication
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5)trauma eg arthritis at a joint can affect the nerve
(6)exposure to toxins
(7)infections such as shingles
(8)neurological condition such stroke or ms
If it continues or it is severe, then you should consider seeing your doctor for an assessment.
This would involve physical examination along with blood tests (complete blood count, liver and kidney function, vitamin levels etc)
There are medications that can be used for nerve associated pain and treatment would also be directed towards the specific cause.
I hope this helps
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