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How Can Severe Backache On The Left Side Indicate?

Severe back pain on side. Left side above hip. Feels like it’s spreading throughout back. Black stool as well but have recently started taking iron supplements. Hurts to look up and down and lying on back hurts. And when I lie on the sore side and breathe it hurts more. I have not done anything that could cause this. And I only noticed it yesterday morning and it was like I flipped a switch and haven’t been able to turn it off. IT IS VERY PAINFUL.
Fri, 29 Dec 2017
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Hi.

I am glad we connected.

Most types of muscle pain is seen with muscle strain. This happens when a muscle is strained and pain starts. The toxins released in the area cause the pain to start.

Here are a few things that I find useful for the back pain.
Ice the area for 15 mins
Use a warm pack gently over the area
Use a painkiller gel over the area

This may help for the pain to reduce with time. Taking OTC painkillers may be useful as well.

I hope this helps. All the best.
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How Can Severe Backache On The Left Side Indicate?

Hi. I am glad we connected. Most types of muscle pain is seen with muscle strain. This happens when a muscle is strained and pain starts. The toxins released in the area cause the pain to start. Here are a few things that I find useful for the back pain. Ice the area for 15 mins Use a warm pack gently over the area Use a painkiller gel over the area This may help for the pain to reduce with time. Taking OTC painkillers may be useful as well. I hope this helps. All the best.