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What Causes Right-sided Burning Pain In The Back Radiating To The Abdomen?

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Question : I have stabbing burning pain. I have stabbing at times burning at times discomfort in my right back shoulder blade area that has gone to the right front rib cage..not sure what doctor to go see..sometimes the pain is so bad I have to take Advil..it eases it so I can function..
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Gallstones can be the reason.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Such pain is quite characteristic for a gallstones. Especially if the pain is associated with fatty foods intake.
If you have some spine issues, such pain can also appear due to spine disc herniation for example.
However I would start with abdominal issues. I suggest you to have abdominal ultrasound done at first. Your GP would be fine at this point.
If no gallstones, you should consult orthopedist.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)
Orthopedist?..thanks for the answers...what should I do besides going to a dr that I don't have $$ for please?...
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Try Diclophenac

Detailed Answer:
You may try Diclophenac medicine. However if this is a gallbladder, it wont help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (2 hours later)
Thanks..I have a Dr appt for the 31st...I do not think it is arthritis..for nausea has raised its ugly head...In your opinion will waiting two weeks be ok?...I am watching what I am eating and taking Tumeric and Milk Thistle...Blessings!..
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can wait 2 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
waiting 2 weeks seems ok. Usually it is not an urgent issue.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Right-sided Burning Pain In The Back Radiating To The Abdomen?

Brief Answer: Gallstones can be the reason. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Such pain is quite characteristic for a gallstones. Especially if the pain is associated with fatty foods intake. If you have some spine issues, such pain can also appear due to spine disc herniation for example. However I would start with abdominal issues. I suggest you to have abdominal ultrasound done at first. Your GP would be fine at this point. If no gallstones, you should consult orthopedist. Hope this helps. Regards.