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Urology (Expert Forum)
Three in family with same symptoms
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Three in family with same symptoms
by JNR, May 30, 2005 12:00AM
Sex weeks ago my son-in-law experienced severe pain over one kidney, diagnosis as muscke spasms. Bed rest and pain Rx. Two weeks later my son began with same symptoms, same diagnosis and medication (different MD) Two weeks later I developed pain in right kidney area.
Symptoms are: Painful grabbing sensation began during sleep. There had been no heavy lifting twisting or other unusual activity to cause it. Pain comes in waves and is totally debilitating. When "grabbing" sensation ends the kidney remains feeling sore. This happens 4 or 5 times throughout the night.
During daylight I can walk for as much as 40 min with only occasional discomfort. Sitting in chair the waves of "grabbing" can come.
MD found no blood in usine, but ordered CAT scan to rule out stone. CAT scan negative.
I'd go with a diagnosis of muscle pain, but three individuals with same condition. Oh, the tie-in is that we get together every other week. Sounds to be like it's something being spread by contact. A virus??
Symptoms are: Painful grabbing sensation began during sleep. There had been no heavy lifting twisting or other unusual activity to cause it. Pain comes in waves and is totally debilitating. When "grabbing" sensation ends the kidney remains feeling sore. This happens 4 or 5 times throughout the night.
During daylight I can walk for as much as 40 min with only occasional discomfort. Sitting in chair the waves of "grabbing" can come.
MD found no blood in usine, but ordered CAT scan to rule out stone. CAT scan negative.
I'd go with a diagnosis of muscle pain, but three individuals with same condition. Oh, the tie-in is that we get together every other week. Sounds to be like it's something being spread by contact. A virus??
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 01, 2005 12:00AM
, Jun 01, 2005 12:00AM
Although possible, I am not aware of a virus that can cause the symptoms in the individuals that you describe. If there is concern about infection, you can consider a urinalysis for analysis of infection.
The CT scan would give pretty good imaging of the kidneys. Further imaging can include a kidney ultrasound. A stone would be unlikely if the CT scan was negative.
A muscle strain certainly can be possible. I would consider this if the other tests were non-revealing.
Another possibility would be a GI cause for the pain. Depending on where it is, possible tests can include an abdominal ultrasound as well as possible endoscopy.
These options can be considered with your personal physician.
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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
The CT scan would give pretty good imaging of the kidneys. Further imaging can include a kidney ultrasound. A stone would be unlikely if the CT scan was negative.
A muscle strain certainly can be possible. I would consider this if the other tests were non-revealing.
Another possibility would be a GI cause for the pain. Depending on where it is, possible tests can include an abdominal ultrasound as well as possible endoscopy.
These options can be considered with your personal physician.
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.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
