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What Causes Pain In The Left Lumbar Area While Running Long After Treating Pancreatitis And Gallstones With Gallbladder Removal?
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Tue, 28 Aug 2018
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Question : Hi,
When I was 21 I had pancreatitis and gallstone. My gallbladder was removed as a result. Anyway, four years later, I am having pains when I run in my left lumbar area. It is only when I go jogging. If I am in the middle of my run I will touch my toes for a few seconds and continue running, but once I start running I will feel it again. It is a constant pain, not an ache. Any ideas what it could be?
When I was 21 I had pancreatitis and gallstone. My gallbladder was removed as a result. Anyway, four years later, I am having pains when I run in my left lumbar area. It is only when I go jogging. If I am in the middle of my run I will touch my toes for a few seconds and continue running, but once I start running I will feel it again. It is a constant pain, not an ache. Any ideas what it could be?
Brief Answer:
MRI scan should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
When muscles come under stress, our lower back (lumbar area) has to work harder to keep the body upright and on the feet, which can cause pain. The disc in between two vertebrae is the shock absorber of the lower back.
When running or jogging, the repetitive impact on the spine or muscles surrounding it puts stress on the disc. I would suggest you go for a lumbosacral spine MRI to see the condition of discs and vertebrae.
Hope I was helpful. Feel free to ask further. Thanks!
Regards
MRI scan should be done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
When muscles come under stress, our lower back (lumbar area) has to work harder to keep the body upright and on the feet, which can cause pain. The disc in between two vertebrae is the shock absorber of the lower back.
When running or jogging, the repetitive impact on the spine or muscles surrounding it puts stress on the disc. I would suggest you go for a lumbosacral spine MRI to see the condition of discs and vertebrae.
Hope I was helpful. Feel free to ask further. Thanks!
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Dr.
Maybe I do not have the part of the body correct. It is to the right of my belly button on the front of my body. Would this change your answer?
Maybe I do not have the part of the body correct. It is to the right of my belly button on the front of my body. Would this change your answer?
Brief Answer:
Colitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes that would change the answer. Right sided periumbilical pain could be possibly due enteritis or colitis. When the small intestine or colon becomes inflamed, it can cause pain on either the right side. Few tests suggested to diagnose the problem is stool routine and microscopy, ESR, CBC and ultrasound.
Thanks.
Regards
Colitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes that would change the answer. Right sided periumbilical pain could be possibly due enteritis or colitis. When the small intestine or colon becomes inflamed, it can cause pain on either the right side. Few tests suggested to diagnose the problem is stool routine and microscopy, ESR, CBC and ultrasound.
Thanks.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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