Hi
It's possible it's a kidney stone. Or kidney infection.
Flank pain refers to pain in one side of the trunk between the upper abdomen and the back.
Considerations
Flank pain often means kidney trouble. If flank pain is accompanied by fever, chills, or urinary problems, then a kidney is the likely point of origin.
One in seven people in the US has kidney stones at some time. The pain from a kidney stone is agonizing, comes in sharp, stabbing waves or spasms, and usually radiates into the groin.
Common Causes
- Kidney problems
- Acute pyelonephritis (kidney infection)
- Kidney stone
- Kidney abscess
- Shingles (flank pain with one-sided rash)
- Spinal arthritis
- Disk disease
- Muscle spasm
Home Care
Treatment depends on the cause. Follow your provider's instructions.
Rest, physical therapy, and exercise may be recommended for flank pain caused by muscle spasm.
Anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy may be prescribed for flank pain caused by spinal arthritis. Continue physical therapy exercises at home.
Antibiotics are used to treat most cases of pyelonephritis. Plenty of fluids and pain medications are used to treat kidney stones. Hospitalization may be required for either condition.
Call your health care provider if
- There is flank pain accompanied by high fever, chills, nausea, or vomiting.
- There is blood (red or brown color) in the urine.
- There is prolonged, unexplained flank pain.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/print/ency/article/003113.htm
If that doesn't sound like it's it, or if you have more questions, feel free to ask!
Kerry
Kerry, RN
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