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What Causes Sharp Shooting Pain On Upper And Lower Back?
Question: I have been experiencing sharp shooting pain in my right side upper and lower back since past few months. My xray report shows big size black colour spots on the same place where i get pain.
What could it be
What could it be
Brief Answer:
The xray shows bowel which is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. The black spots are the bowel shadows and will not cause any back pain.
2. The back pain is probably from the nerve pinching, muscle spasm or degenerative changes in the spine.
3. Your xray looks fine in the area of black spots and please discuss your symptoms with your doctor.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
The xray shows bowel which is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. The black spots are the bowel shadows and will not cause any back pain.
2. The back pain is probably from the nerve pinching, muscle spasm or degenerative changes in the spine.
3. Your xray looks fine in the area of black spots and please discuss your symptoms with your doctor.
Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
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