Back Pain

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I have had an intense pain in my back that has resulted in many tests and one surgery and I still have no idea of what is wrong.  The pain in my back is on both sides near my kidney and radiates around to my stomach and pelvis.  I have had blood work drawn and urinary tests all coming back normal.  A doctor thought that it could be my gallbladder so I had an ultrasound and hydascan which all came back normal.  My gyncologist thought I could have endometreosis and I had surgery yesterday which turned out everthing looked normal.  I do have a small cyst on my right ovary and she thinks I have intersticial cystitis.  My pain comes on at night and more severe as the night progresses.  Nausea and vomiting are almost daily especially if my back is rubbed or touched.  I am getting worried I have know idea what this could be.  If it is my kidneys I did not think it was normal to have pain with both kidney only on one side.  I am extremely tired all of the time but espessially after work, I can hardly speak.  Please help.

[johny795]

hello, i am a 15 yr old male who had been suffering from gastritis for about 4 months. it all started when i had a viral infection and about a week late ri was having stomach pain and the doctors told me i had gastritis and said that it will go away on its own.. well it hasnt and i recently have gone to a GI doctor who preformed a  endoscopy he said i have a hiatla hernia along with gastritis. he alos took some bacteria out of my stomach from the gastritis and tested it for H. Phlory or somethign like that and he called back and said my hernia was small no sugery need and gave me pills for the gastrits but recently i've been having bad back pain around my right side in the middle of the shoulder blades and in my right shoulder blade. i asked the doctor this and he said it is inflamation from the gastrits.. the pain is like a knotty/cramping pain. i have had blood test  and cat scan all normal but i had a slightly elavated bilirubin but he said it was just a tad high nothing to cause concern. but recently this pain ahs been getting to me im thyinking i have liver disase or glaa bladder problems but my doctor said no just inflamation but im still scared any thoughts or opinions please?

[Kevin Pho, MD]

I agree with the workup thus far.  The negative ultrasound and HIDA scan would make gallbladder and/or liver disease less likely.

The area you described is in the areas of the kidney, and an ultrasound here can help rule out kidney disease or enlargement.

If negative, you can evaluate for musculoskeletal causes.  A herniated disk can be evalated with a back MRI, and you can consider an orthopedic referral.

Followup with your personal physician is essential.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com