What Causes Lower Back Pain Along With Vomiting?

Posted on Thu, 5 Mar 2015

Question: I had a sudden onset of pain in the right lower back. the intensity of he pain caused vomiting, once I laid down for a while the pain subsided and all symptoms disappeared. All that is left is a dull pain localized in that lower right back.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Likely Urinary tract stone or infection, workup needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

The description can fit a number of conditions but a Urinary tract stone or a Urinary tract infection are likely to be the cause. A musculoskeletal problem would be more evident on the physical exam and would require imaging studies. You can be more sure of the cause once these are worked up. An Ultrasound (Abdomen and pelvis ) along with a Urine R/E should be done. Anti spasmodic ( like hyoscine butylbromide) along with NSAIDs ( like Naproxen or diclofenac) should be prescribed for the pain. PPIs (esomeprazole) and anti emetics (metoclopramide or domeperidone) should be given for the associated nausea and vomiting.

wishing you best of health

thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

Dr. M.S. Khalil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad