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What Causes Sharp Left Sided Pain In Back?

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Question : I have very sharp pain in my back left side - comes when I try to move or lay down (possible kidney area)
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Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer: get an ultrasound abdomen at the earliest Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes, the sharp pain could be due to a kidney stone or stone anywhere in the urinary tract. Since the pain is sharp and persistent since yesterday, I would suggest you to not wait on this but rush to the ER at the earliest. You may require a full ultrasound scan of your whole abdomen to rule out most possibilities of the pain. Get well soon.
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What Causes Sharp Left Sided Pain In Back?

Brief Answer: get an ultrasound abdomen at the earliest Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes, the sharp pain could be due to a kidney stone or stone anywhere in the urinary tract. Since the pain is sharp and persistent since yesterday, I would suggest you to not wait on this but rush to the ER at the earliest. You may require a full ultrasound scan of your whole abdomen to rule out most possibilities of the pain. Get well soon.