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Back pain is common and can occur at any age. The causes of left flank pain are very diverse, so the treatment according to the cause will be the most effective and appropriate method for each different situation.
1. What is left flank pain?
In fact, the signs of pain in the left side of the back often have specific symptoms, the duration of these pain can be 1-2 times or more, affecting the health and activities of the patient.
In addition to left flank pain, the patient may present with many other symptoms. Some common accompanying symptoms are loss of appetite, bloating, indigestion, bowel disorders, body fatigue, possibly mild fever, jaundice, unexplained weight loss... Besides, When performing some subclinical techniques such as ultrasound, abdominal computed tomography or puncture biopsy and some other methods, it can also give abnormal results, pointing to many other causes. together.
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2. Causes of left lower quadrant pain
The causes of left rib pain are:
Intercostal neuralgia : The characteristic of intercostal neuralgia is that it originates from a certain location, then the pain spreads in the direction of the ribs. . The nature of the pain is usually sharp and jerky to the body. This is not a life-threatening disease, so patients need to keep their mind at ease, seek medical attention as soon as possible for advice and prescribe some pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs. Regression of left intercostal muscle pain is usually about 2 weeks. Colitis - gastritis: Left flank pain also spreads to other areas in this situation, accompanied by signs of digestive system disorders such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, nausea, belching. Acidity, bloating and indigestion... The problem of defecation is also difficult for patients, the stools are varied, both solid, crushed and sometimes bloody mucus. Some cases of gastritis can lead to perforation or cancer, so as soon as these symptoms are detected, the patient should see a doctor immediately for timely treatment. Irritable bowel syndrome: Left lower quadrant pain is often sharp for a short time, patients feel abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation before and after defecation. Pancreatitis: Acute and chronic pancreatitis both cause left flank pain. Patients also present with swelling of the left abdomen, fever, and nausea. The patient's heart rate may also increase rapidly and need to be taken to the hospital immediately. Kidney stones: This is a common cause of left upper quadrant pain. Besides back pain, patients also have urinary disorders such as urinary frequency, pain and blood in urine... Although the pain is not too strong, kidney stones also need to be treated early to avoid complications. dangerous such as urinary tract infections, kidney failure, hydronephrosis... Liver cancer: This is a disease that should be noted because if detected early, there will be changes in the effectiveness of treatment. Patients often have pain in the left lower quadrant, accompanied by fatigue, jaundice, weight loss, anorexia, vomiting, hepatomegaly... Left flank pain is a common manifestation in many clinical conditions. different sieves. Depending on the cause of the disease, the nature and location of the pain can change as well as the accompanying symptoms. Therefore, when suffering from severe left flank pain, which does not go away for a long time, accompanied by other unusual symptoms, the patient should go to the doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment.
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