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I have a back and left flank pain
Hi from last fees days I have a pain from my upper back to left flank . The pain comes and goes. N it gets better with a movement also . Like when I stretch it . And no specific pain when I press it .
But my stool is mushy . Is it related?
I got my blood tests done 2 months back n I took livUD and live 52DS but I have stopped talking any medicines now .
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A 36-year-old woman with intermittent pain from the upper back to the left flank that improves with movement and stretching is most likely experiencing a musculoskeletal problem (such as a muscle strain, postural strain, or irritation of the muscles and joints of the back/chest wall).
The features that point toward a musculoskeletal cause are:
* Pain comes and goes rather than being constant.
* Pain improves with stretching and movement.
* No clear tenderness or worsening when pressing on the area.
* No mention of fever, urinary symptoms, or severe abdominal pain.
Is the mushy stool related?
Probably not directly.
Mushy stools can occur for many reasons, including:
* Recent dietary changes
* Mild intestinal infection
* Stress or anxiety
* Food intolerance
* Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
These symptoms do not typically cause isolated upper back-to-left-flank pain that improves with stretching.
Other possibilities to consider
Less commonly, left flank or upper back pain can be related to:
* Kidney problems (usually accompanied by urinary symptoms, fever, or more persistent pain)
* Pancreatic conditions (typically associated with upper abdominal pain, nausea, or worsening after meals)
* Gallbladder disease (usually right-sided rather than left-sided)
* Lung or pleural conditions (often associated with cough, breathlessness, or fever)
Based on your description, these seem less likely.
What you can do
* Stay well hydrated.
* Gentle stretching and maintaining good posture may help.
* Avoid prolonged sitting or awkward positions.
* Monitor whether certain movements, activities, or foods trigger the symptoms.
* Keep an eye on your bowel habits over the next 1–2 weeks.
Seek medical evaluation sooner if you develop:
* Fever
* Burning urination, blood in urine, or urinary frequency
* Severe or worsening flank pain
* Persistent diarrhea
* Blood or black stools
* Unexplained weight loss
* Numbness, weakness, or pain radiating down the leg
* Significant abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting
A few questions I would ask as your physician:
1. How long have you had this pain?
2. Is it on the left side only?
3. Does it worsen after meals or on an empty stomach?
4. Any urinary symptoms (burning, frequency, blood in urine)?
5. Do you have fever, nausea, or weight loss?
6. What were the results of your liver tests 2 months ago, and why were you prescribed LivUD and Liv 52 DS?
With the answers to these questions, I can give a more targeted assessment.
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Upper back to left flank pain that comes and goes, improves with stretching and movement, has no tenderness on pressing, combined with mushy stools â this pattern strongly suggests a musculoskeletal cause (muscle strain or postural back pain) combined with gut-related symptoms. The left flank component with loose stools could also suggest some descending colon involvement, as a distended or irritated colon can refer pain to the left back and flank. These two issues may be related through the gut-back connection.
Next Steps
Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation â if the pain worsens, becomes constant, or is associated with blood in stool or fever, it needs urgent attention.
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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CHANGE LIFE STYLE N DIET PLAN DRASTICALLY.
TAB OFLOX OZ TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS. (MUSSY STOOL).
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Dietary changes required
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Hi, the back and flank pain that eases with stretching sounds mostly muscular.
Mushy stools seem separate and common with diet changes.
Rest the area, gentle stretches and good posture should help.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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Based on your description, the pain is more suggestive of a musculoskeletal (muscle or posture-related) cause, especially since it comes and goes, improves with stretching/movement, and is not significantly tender on pressing the area. Upper back pain radiating to the left flank is less commonly related to bowel issues.
Mushy stools are usually a separate gastrointestinal symptom and may be related to dietary factors, gut infection, irritable bowel syndrome, stress, or other digestive conditions. The medications you mentioned (Liv.52 DS and LivUD) are unlikely to explain the current pain if they were stopped some time ago.
To assess further, it would be helpful to know whether you have fever, burning urination, blood in stools, abdominal pain, weight loss, or any recent physical strain.
Next Steps
Maintain adequate hydration and avoid prolonged sitting or poor posture.
• Gentle stretching exercises and local hot fomentation may help if the pain is muscular.
• If symptoms persist, consider evaluation with a physician, including review of previous blood reports and, if indicated, urine analysis and abdominal ultrasound.
• Monitor bowel habits and note any associated symptoms.
Health Tips
Seek prompt medical attention if you develop severe flank pain, fever, vomiting, blood in urine/stools, unexplained weight loss, persistent diarrhea, or worsening symptoms, as these may require further investigation.
The exact cause can only be determined after a detailed clinical evaluation.
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Nerve pain likely. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance and treatment.
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Not relevant
Mostly u got some spasm
Concern if u have persistent pain it may bcoz of spinal cause
U should mention ur weight and work for better correlation
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case...
Need some more history from your side to give you better treatment plan and advice
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Usg needed
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Dr. Sumit Verma
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Kanpur
After taking Drotin M gor Ultrasound
For more discussion you can contact me directly on Practo
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Tab O2 twice a day
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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