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Urology (Expert Forum)
kidney pain
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
kidney pain
by dump, Mar 08, 2004 12:00AM
ABOUT THREE DAYS AGO I HAD A SUDDEN ONSET OF. PAIN IN MY FLANK AREAS. NOW IT IS ON EITHER SIDE OF MY SPINE FROM MY WAIST DOWN. REALLY UNBEARABLE DISCOMFORT AND PAIN.IT COULD BE DISCRIBED AS TIRED.THE PAIN IS RELENTLESS.ARE WE LOOKING AT KIDNEYS OR WHAT DO YOU THINK?I HAVE HAD NO INJURY.THANK YOU DUMP
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Mar 09, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 09, 2004 12:00AM
One of the considerations for the flank pain would be kidney stones. This should be evaluated by your personal physician.
A urine test can be obtained to ensure there is no blood in the urine. The most sensitive test to evaluate for stones would be a non-contrast CT scan, although an ultrasound or plain films can be considered as well.
In any cause, I would discuss these tests 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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
A urine test can be obtained to ensure there is no blood in the urine. The most sensitive test to evaluate for stones would be a non-contrast CT scan, although an ultrasound or plain films can be considered as well.
In any cause, I would discuss these tests 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.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
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