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What Causes Right-sided Swelling And Pain Around Waistline?
Question: My 91 year old mother has mild pain and swelling on her right side at waist level. The pain comes and (not completely). She can't wear even elastic-waist pants without being quite uncomfortable. It has been going on for weeks. Had an abdominal scan and liver, kidneys, gallbladder are fine. It hurts to bend over as well.
She is not overweight but does have abdominal fat. When it bothers her a couple of Advil take care of pain.
Her appetite is good and the discomfort is not affected by what she eats.
She is not overweight but does have abdominal fat. When it bothers her a couple of Advil take care of pain.
Her appetite is good and the discomfort is not affected by what she eats.
Brief Answer:
Conservative treatment. Musculoskeletal pain
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i undersand your concern. With all the scans normal, i would say this right sided waist level pain at the age of 91 is age related articular degeneration and associated muscle spasm. I would suggest conservative treatment with painkillers and heat therapy with heating pads etc . Calcium and vitamin D supplements should be added to advil. Just please make sure that she does not get sedentary and bed ridden. Mobilization as much as possible will help her health. She is doing very well compared to her age. You should be thankful. Please continue supporting her and treating her symptoms conservatively. Thats all a human body can need at its 10th decade.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Conservative treatment. Musculoskeletal pain
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i undersand your concern. With all the scans normal, i would say this right sided waist level pain at the age of 91 is age related articular degeneration and associated muscle spasm. I would suggest conservative treatment with painkillers and heat therapy with heating pads etc . Calcium and vitamin D supplements should be added to advil. Just please make sure that she does not get sedentary and bed ridden. Mobilization as much as possible will help her health. She is doing very well compared to her age. You should be thankful. Please continue supporting her and treating her symptoms conservatively. Thats all a human body can need at its 10th decade.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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