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What Causes Lower Left Back Pain?

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Posted on Wed, 10 May 2017
Question: I am experiencing a VERY slight but increasing sensation in my left kidney. I have just gotten over a horrible and long cold. I am still taking Musinex, 12 hour. I take a blood pressure med and Januvia for high blood sugar. I am overweight but still play baseball and have great endurance. I am 69 1/2 yrs old

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
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Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description i.e slight but increasing sensation in left kidney, I would assume that you have this discomfort involving the back and flank. the kidney may or may not be involved.

If there is associated burning urination with increasing pain then urinalysis and ultrasound abdomen can be advised to look for findings like a urinary tract infection, hematuria , a urinary tract stone among other causes. If these classical symptoms and positive lab findings aren't present then a musculoskeletal disorder should be assessed and treated.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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What Causes Lower Left Back Pain?

Brief Answer: Explained Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Based on your description i.e slight but increasing sensation in left kidney, I would assume that you have this discomfort involving the back and flank. the kidney may or may not be involved. If there is associated burning urination with increasing pain then urinalysis and ultrasound abdomen can be advised to look for findings like a urinary tract infection, hematuria , a urinary tract stone among other causes. If these classical symptoms and positive lab findings aren't present then a musculoskeletal disorder should be assessed and treated. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil