
What Causes Pain In Spine Radiating To Left Flank Area?

Ureteric colic is likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM.
Your friend is having a colicky pain on left flank.
Most commonly,such a pain results from ureteric colic due to obstruction of the urinary tract(commonly at the level of ureter) by a stone.Unilateral pain,coming in intermittent attacks,associated with nausea vomiting is typical of this condition.
Anyhow,as you told,we have to rule out other causes like urinary tract infection also.An abdominal examination followed by urine microscopy and ultrasound abdomen will help in diagnosis.
Both the conditions are initially treated with antibiotics,analgesics,antiemetics and adequate fluid intake.Depending on the size and exact location of stones,this may need further intervention.Your doctor will guide you.
At the present situation,he cant go for work.Kindly visit the emergency room without delay-otherwise,with ureteric colic,this can progress to hydro nephrosis and further complications.
Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Thank you.

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