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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Back Around The Kidney Area

Posted on Thu, 3 Mar 2022

Question: was in a motorcycle accident about 3 weeks ago. now has pain in back around the area of the kidney. had no bruises on back but now that area hurts worse could the kidney be injured. ex-rays were taken but only for bone injuries

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
very less possibility of kidney damage to show up at 3 weeks.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, the possible kidney injury will not remain silent for 3 weeks period; hence its chances are very less.

I would like to answer further with following information

1. Pain - unilateral or bilateral, type, frequency, radiation, particular association with posture changes if any where
2. Associated vomiting, fever or other systemic features
3. Any medications being taken currently
4. Is urination okay or any blood, burning in urine

Awaiting for your response.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (30 minutes later)

had this lower right back pain right away after accident, had road rash above area of pain. at first pain worsened when getting up from lay down position. now pain is constant. no problem urinating no blood in urine. no vomiting or nausea took 10 norcos that were prescribed after accident for broken ankle also ibuprofen. road rash is healed but this back pain has got worse in last few days not only when rising now constant

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

* The previous connection with positional changes exacerbating the pain indicates most possible issue with ligament or muscle which may be hematoma or else.

* After certain period of time the process of inflammation starts and then it becomes static irrespective of postural changes and such issue is not evident on X-ray.

* In our clinic, I recommend an MRI of the area for further in depth evaluation and definite plan of management as pain is constant and medicines are not helping to desired level.

Hope this information will clear your doubt. Welcome for further assistance.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad