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Urology (Expert Forum)
Pain in kidneys, back
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Pain in kidneys, back
by Jim__0, Oct 06, 1998 12:00AM
I have been experiencing pain in my back for a number of weeks.
It seems to be mainly localized in my right kidney region.
I also experience mild nausea that comes and goes throughout the
day. No problems with urination or unusual bleeding, etc.
The pain seems related to movement - for example, if I lift
both arms over my head I can feel the painful spot. The left
kidney region also is painful from time to time but not as bad
as the right. I'm wondering what could be causing the pain,
whether it's kidney related or not. Could it be kidney
stone(s)? Would I feel a kidney stone with movement or would
the pain be constant? What other kidney diseases would cause
back pain? Or is this kidney-related at all? Thanks!
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Dear Jim,
The pain, which you are describing, could be due to several reasons including muscular, renal or intraabdominal pathologies. Renal pain usually is unrelated to movement. They classically are colicky in nature and are associated with sweating and vomiting.
Therefore it is not easy to pinpoint a cause for your pain over the Internet. However a planned approach would be as follows:
Consult your doctor
Have him examine you
Get a urine test done to see if there is any evidence of microscopic bleeding (hematuria) in the urine or infection
If the pain persists and the above mentioned tests are normal- you need evaluation of your back, a plain x-ray and an abdominal ultrasound.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only.
Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
The Henry Ford Hospital Department of Urology has experience in the evaluation and treatments of problems such as you describe. They would be most interested in helping you. You can reach them through our toll-free number (1-800-653-6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need.
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-AT
*Keyword: Stone, Renal pain
It seems to be mainly localized in my right kidney region.
I also experience mild nausea that comes and goes throughout the
day. No problems with urination or unusual bleeding, etc.
The pain seems related to movement - for example, if I lift
both arms over my head I can feel the painful spot. The left
kidney region also is painful from time to time but not as bad
as the right. I'm wondering what could be causing the pain,
whether it's kidney related or not. Could it be kidney
stone(s)? Would I feel a kidney stone with movement or would
the pain be constant? What other kidney diseases would cause
back pain? Or is this kidney-related at all? Thanks!
=================================================
Dear Jim,
The pain, which you are describing, could be due to several reasons including muscular, renal or intraabdominal pathologies. Renal pain usually is unrelated to movement. They classically are colicky in nature and are associated with sweating and vomiting.
Therefore it is not easy to pinpoint a cause for your pain over the Internet. However a planned approach would be as follows:
Consult your doctor
Have him examine you
Get a urine test done to see if there is any evidence of microscopic bleeding (hematuria) in the urine or infection
If the pain persists and the above mentioned tests are normal- you need evaluation of your back, a plain x-ray and an abdominal ultrasound.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only.
Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
The Henry Ford Hospital Department of Urology has experience in the evaluation and treatments of problems such as you describe. They would be most interested in helping you. You can reach them through our toll-free number (1-800-653-6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need.
Sincerely,
HFHS M.D.-AT
*Keyword: Stone, Renal pain
