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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Mid Abdomen And Groin Area Indicate
Question: For several weeks, if I lay on my left side eventually I get a burning lineal pain about mid abdomen to jus above the groin area. Happens mostly at night. Recent medical problems have included a severe reaction to statins which started at my knees and proceed to just about every joint and muscle. This was about 4 -5 weeks ago. Still having some pain in knees. A kidney infection about 6 or 7 weeks ago and a prior one last fall.
What I think may have been 2 TIA's. One affecting dizziness, while sitting down, lasted about 1+ min. The first one affecting vision. Went into a store and everything was a dark grey. Couldn't make out anything. Also lasted about 1+ minute. I am 65 years with a history of autoimmune problems.
What I think may have been 2 TIA's. One affecting dizziness, while sitting down, lasted about 1+ min. The first one affecting vision. Went into a store and everything was a dark grey. Couldn't make out anything. Also lasted about 1+ minute. I am 65 years with a history of autoimmune problems.
Brief Answer:
Requires investigation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Since your pain occurs on lying down on the left side, it's possible that it is a neuritic pain from the spine. Your TIAs also require to be looked into. It may be a warning sign and you are at risk of a stroke. I think you should see a doctor preferably a neurologist and have yourself examined and investigated. If you have diabetes , Hypertension or cholesterol abnormalities, the risk is even more.
It would be a good idea to take a baby aspirin a day if you don't have abdominal pain or asthma, till you are able to see a doctor.
Requires investigation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Since your pain occurs on lying down on the left side, it's possible that it is a neuritic pain from the spine. Your TIAs also require to be looked into. It may be a warning sign and you are at risk of a stroke. I think you should see a doctor preferably a neurologist and have yourself examined and investigated. If you have diabetes , Hypertension or cholesterol abnormalities, the risk is even more.
It would be a good idea to take a baby aspirin a day if you don't have abdominal pain or asthma, till you are able to see a doctor.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do you have any other explanations for the left side pain? I was thinking that it might have something to do with the ureters. I have had 2 back surgeries and know what nerve pain feels like. I have experienced pain in my lower back and extremities for 30 years. Never a burning sensation like this..
Also, can they tell if you have experienced a TIA? I just called them that because they seemed to follow what I have been told about TIA's.
Also, can they tell if you have experienced a TIA? I just called them that because they seemed to follow what I have been told about TIA's.
Brief Answer:
Not typical of Ureteric pain
Detailed Answer:
The pain arising from the kidney for example due to a stone, isn't related to posture. The nature of the pain depends on the type of nerve fibers that are pinched. C fiber pain is burning. Ureteric colic is a spasmodic pain and radiates from loin to groin.
Your description of transient neurological symptoms is typical of TIA. Congratulations if the diagnosis is self made.
Not typical of Ureteric pain
Detailed Answer:
The pain arising from the kidney for example due to a stone, isn't related to posture. The nature of the pain depends on the type of nerve fibers that are pinched. C fiber pain is burning. Ureteric colic is a spasmodic pain and radiates from loin to groin.
Your description of transient neurological symptoms is typical of TIA. Congratulations if the diagnosis is self made.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much. I will follow up with the TIA's. One more small question. What are c-fibers?
Brief Answer:
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
The nerves in the body consist of different types of fibers A. B and C having different functions.
C fibers conduct slow pain which may be felt as a dull ache or burning and not like a sharp pain which is quickly felt.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.
Wish you good health
Welcome
Detailed Answer:
The nerves in the body consist of different types of fibers A. B and C having different functions.
C fibers conduct slow pain which may be felt as a dull ache or burning and not like a sharp pain which is quickly felt.
Do get back to me if you have more queries.
Wish you good health
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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