Dull pain in back, sudden stuffy nose, frequent urge to pass stools. Could it be anxiety?
Patient: Hi, i went to the doctors last week due to having a dull pain in my back below my right shoulder blade, this happened more frequently when turning to the right and breathing in. I went to my local doctor and was told that it was probably pleuracy, and was told not to worry. However this pain has been on and off over a 3 week period, and at this moment in time i get the often stingy feeling in my back. I also keep feeling the need to go for a poo and have a stuffy nose all of a sudden. I don't know if most of this is anxiety or a serious problem, and would like your feedback on the matter until k make another appointment with my gp. Dean palfreman, 21 years old, 5ft9, 11.4 stone Doctor: Hello,Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.Yes it is possible that it could be pleurisy as the symptoms mentioned by you fit well into the diagnosis. But there is also a possibility that it could be a vertebral pain as the vertebral pain also causes similar pains. If the symptoms persist then you should get a MRI of  the spine done. Hope I am able to answer your concerns.If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.In future if you need any further details about your query, you can use the below mentioned link:bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddyWish you good health,Kind regardsDr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.