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What Causes Left-sided Pain In The Waist Area?
Question: Hi - My wife has a sharp pain when pressure is applied to her left side at about the height of her waist. This is along her side and slightly to the rear. I've been thinking it is a muscle strain, but that's a guess. Should we assume it is muscular, and apply heat or ice to it? Or should we give it a few days, then see a doctor?
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Brief Answer:
Sounds like Muscular pain
Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Your description sounds like of muscular pain only. However, another possibility is of ureteric colic due to stones in the renal tract. Such kind of pain is usually colicky in nature and could be accompanied by burning in urine.
You should do hot fomentation over the affected area and apply local pain killer gel containing Diclofenac like Volini.
In case the pain worsens or doesn't get better, get her an Ultarsound Abdomen to check for stones.
She should not strain much and take rest.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Sounds like Muscular pain
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Your description sounds like of muscular pain only. However, another possibility is of ureteric colic due to stones in the renal tract. Such kind of pain is usually colicky in nature and could be accompanied by burning in urine.
You should do hot fomentation over the affected area and apply local pain killer gel containing Diclofenac like Volini.
In case the pain worsens or doesn't get better, get her an Ultarsound Abdomen to check for stones.
She should not strain much and take rest.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, Doctor. We will follow your suggestions and contact you with further concerns.
Brief Answer:
Take care.
Detailed Answer:
I wish her a speedy recovery.
Take care.
Detailed Answer:
I wish her a speedy recovery.
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