Have Pain In Groin And Lower Back, Vomiting. Need To Go To Emergency Room?

Posted on Tue, 27 Aug 2013

Question: I am experiencing severe pain from the groin to the left lower mid back area. It became more intense after eating a piece of chocolate cake, eventually causing me to vomit. After vomiting, & while on my way to the hospital the pain subsided. I returned home with no pain, but approximately 30 minutes later I am having mild, tolerable pain in the left, lower, mid back area. Yesterday is when these symptoms begin, but I thought I had symptoms of pleurisy symptoms. I am male, 65 years old, athletic, and I've always had a good heart, low cholesterol & low blood pressure.

With the symptoms mentioned, do you see the need to go to the emergency room, or can I wait to see my doctor tomorrow morning? The waiting room of the emergency room was extremely full, and I was feeling good at the time that I was to check in, so decided to go home instead of waiting to be seen this evening.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you.

The pain you have mentioned is suggestive of a ureteric colic pain.
Ureteric colic pain can sometimes be very severe.
For the time being you take tylenol for pain relief.
You can see your doctor tomorrow morning.

I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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