Kidney pain and upper left back tightness

[Mike7777]

Are these symptoms of GERD or any sort of lymphoma, bowel related, heart related? My heartburn isnt terrible but i feel like gas is trapped in my body especially back it feels like a balled up tight muscle sometimes right below shoulder blade. Skin itchiness around chest and sharp pains near armpits far side of chest. Stomach cramps and sharp pains as well. Anyone know anything about this?

[AlwaysSmiling5]

I can tell you that I definitely get this same problem. For me, it is a result of surgery I had to remedy very severe GERD. The surgery was life-changing in the best way, but I do still get extremely painful gas like you are describing. For relief, I take generic gas-x pills. It also helps me to lay on my left side. Hope this helps...hang in there!

[Hidden]

Kidney infection? Gallbladder?

[Mike7777 in reply to Hidden]

Not sure i had a x ray done last week and it didnt show anything wrong, could it be IBS?

[Hidden in reply to Mike7777]

It could be. I'm a nurse and I have these symptoms as we speak. An xray won't show gallbladder issues or a uti. If the pain is chest and towards the right side under ribs it could be gallbladder which can also cause ibs type symptoms. I have gallbladder issues and it does feel like a heart attack and the pain can go to shoulder blades. An ultrasound will show sludge or stones. Flank pain or pain in the back sides can be an infection. A doctor can do a ua and give antibiotics. Certain fatty foods can cause gallbladder pain if you have stones. Change your diet to high fiber and take gas pills and a probiotic and see if that helps. Get a ua to rule that out as well. An easy fix for a uti is available. I wouldn't worry too much. Have a checkup and you will know more.

[Mike7777 in reply to Hidden]

I get really lightheaded too like a heaviness in my head and faint feeling after i eat and have to have a bowel movement. Ive had urine tests but i dont think they found anything. I keep having these tight or sharp pains or spasms on the left side mainly. Also a burning flushing feeling in my lower back and in rectum area

[Hidden in reply to Mike7777]

How old are you? Have you had blood work to check for diabetes?

[Mike7777 in reply to Hidden]

Im 27. Ive had bloodwork. My glucose was 1 over the limit so i guess its high but my doctor said nothing severe ..

[Hidden in reply to Mike7777]

Work on your diet and see if that helps the ibs symptoms. If not get an ultrasound for the gallbladder.

[Mike7777 in reply to Hidden]

Im really constpated too. My diet has been good. I think i have hemmoroids too. You dont think its cancer do you? It could be a uti. I bleed when i have bowel movements. Like when i wipe. The main thing with me is the head feeling. Like blurriness. Or heaviness in head.

[Hidden in reply to Mike7777]

Bleeding with hemorrhoids is very common. High fiber can help or hemorrhoid surgery if needed. The blurriness or heavy head I don't know. If you have blood work and a checkup I would concentrate on diet and exercise and see if that helps.

[Jeff1943]

Sounds like a kidney infection to me. We've had hot weather and you probably haven't been drinking enough water: you need two litres or 3 pints a day at least. Low blood pressure is also a result of not drinking enough water and that can cause light headedness. Extremely unlikely to be cancer at your age.

But do see your doctor for a professional opinion and reassurance.

[Want2BHappy3]

You might have kidney stones?

[Dolphin14]

You should probably be re evaluated by the md.

[Bostonian]

I live with gerd, those symptoms sound like what I deal with when it's unchecked.

Stress is a big factor for gerd, given how it effects the stomach.

Remember to take your antacid, and do breathing exercises to help keep your stress under control!

And whatever you do, don't try and convince yourself you have something life threatening (I've been there done that too) since this will only stress you out further!

Try drinking allot of seltzer water, especially if your symptoms are worse at work. This is huge for me, since I tend to get gassy when I'm stressed.

Hope this helps, and know you are not alone!