I have a very sharp pain in the upper right part of my back. What could it be?
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BASED ON YOUR ONE SENTENCE:
Sprains and strains, or Arthritis, or Bursitis, or Rotator cuff injury, or Polymyalgia rheumatica, or dislocation, or Frozen shoulder, or vertebral subluxation complex off the Thoracic Spine, or Heart Attack, or fracture of rib, dislocation of rib, subluxation of rib or ribs, or Fibromyalgia, or of course - Cholelithiasis?
Normally I would say seek a Chiropractor first but complaint is so vague, I can't rule out a Medical emergency. www.discoverhealth.us
BASED ON YOUR ONE SENTENCE:
Sprains and strains, or Arthritis, or Bursitis, or Rotator cuff injury, or Polymyalgia rheumatica, or dislocation, or Frozen shoulder, or vertebral subluxation complex off the Thoracic Spine, or Heart Attack, or fracture of rib, dislocation of rib, subluxation of rib or ribs, or Fibromyalgia, or of course - Cholelithiasis?
Normally I would say seek a Chiropractor first but complaint is so vague, I can't rule out a Medical emergency. www.discoverhealth.us
Sharp pain in the upper right back could be structural coming from your neck, shoulder, upper back and ribs or if could be pain coming from an organ like the liver or gall bladder, with your history, we can not rule that out.
A doctor of chiropractic could quickly determine the cause of your pain with an examination. If it is structural you may get immediate relief from the sharp pain. If it is determined that your pain is coming from an organ, your medical doctor will be notified.
A doctor of chiropractic could quickly determine the cause of your pain with an examination. If it is structural you may get immediate relief from the sharp pain. If it is determined that your pain is coming from an organ, your medical doctor will be notified.
Hello my friend, With that information there could be many different possibilities. But without the proper information nothing can be told specifically in the hopes to help you out. Best advice is to seek care in a healthcare facility to get a proper exam and consult.
Although there's not much to go on, I'll speak from what I see many times in my musculoskeletal based office.
Oftentimes a patient who is right handed or spends a lot of time on the computer or writing will develop trigger points in the area of right upper back (levator scapula, rhomboids, upper trapezius muscles). There's a multitude of sites on the internet that offer suggestions on how to remove these knots or trigger points in the back by yourself.
Give that a shot. If it does not resolve the problem, seek a qualified local chiropractor.
Oftentimes a patient who is right handed or spends a lot of time on the computer or writing will develop trigger points in the area of right upper back (levator scapula, rhomboids, upper trapezius muscles). There's a multitude of sites on the internet that offer suggestions on how to remove these knots or trigger points in the back by yourself.
Give that a shot. If it does not resolve the problem, seek a qualified local chiropractor.
I agree with the other esteemed doctors who have done the best they could with what you have given them. It could be gall bladder, although you describe the pain as sharp, which generally would not fit, however everyone describes pain differently. It could be intercostal spasm, subscapular spasm, strain in any number of muscles, or a simple rib head subluxation, which most people describe as sharp or stabbing and can rate very high on the pain scale. Ultimately, do yourself a huge favor and make an appointment with a Chiropractor or perhaps an Osteopath to get this checked out ASAP.
With the vague description it could be anything from a simple rib needing a chiropractic adjustment to a heart, liver or gall bladder issue, or a muscle tear. A visit to your Chiropractor or other PCP is needed for further review. #koblerchiro @KoblerDC #innate
This is a condition you should see your Doctor of Chiropractic for a thorough examination, to get a differential diagnoses. This is important to rule out possible complication from the liver or gall bladder, not to mention the various musculoskeletal disorders that can present with the symptoms you have described.
I would first want to review your tests to date including all blood panels as I would be especially looking at your liver function/enzymes. After a thorough exam I would be able to rule out other possibilities such as gall bladder inflammation, metabolic effects from current meds, possible mechanical problem such as muscle spasm, vertebral subluxation, rib subluxation etc. Back pain in the area you have described could be caused by a myriad of conditions.
Get a thorough check up from a physician whether it be a medical, Chiropractic, Naturopathic or Osteopathic doctor.
Get a thorough check up from a physician whether it be a medical, Chiropractic, Naturopathic or Osteopathic doctor.