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What Causes Severe Pain In Kidney Area And Nausea?
Question: I have pain so bad it makes excrutiating look good. The pain seems to be in the kidney area, like a golf ball under my ribs. The worse pain is when I try to lay on that side when I am in bed at night, and somewhat relieved when I get out of bed or sit up. The last two days, I have been quite nauseated; however, I have not been throwing up. I am diabetic, have degenerative arthritis all the way down my spine, and in my hips. I also have scoliosis, DISH, pagets disease of the ischium, and a bulging disc in the thoracic area. When not laying down the pain is about a 7, but has been a 5 for years that I have become accustomed to; however, recent months, it has been from 7-10+, The last two nights, I have also experienced spasms in that area. No broken bones, fractures, injuries in that area. I just wondered about the possibility of kidney stones.
Brief Answer:
Can be urinary cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain on one side may be due to several reasons. These are as follows:
- Indigestion problem & acidity (M/C).
- Renal colic and Pyelonephritis.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Acute disc prolpse causing nerve root compression.
- Ulcerative Colitis or Diverticular disease.
Proper clinical examination and some initial investigations should be carried out under the guidance of your physician.
Investigation includes: One pelvic ultrasound scan; Blood tests like Renal and Liver function, Sugar (PPBS), ESR; Urine microscopy and culture; Colonoscopy, CT or MRI scan (if required) etc.
Complete treatment can be made only after diagnosis of the case. You can take a muscle relaxant and an anti spasmodic to get some relief until you get an appointment to your doctor.
In addition, you must take healthy balanced diet, avoid spicy and salty food stuffs, drink plenty of water, keep bowel habit regular, maintain genital hygiene and take sound sleep. Don't be stay in empty stomach for long time. Take 6 small meals instead of 3 large meals.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be urinary cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain on one side may be due to several reasons. These are as follows:
- Indigestion problem & acidity (M/C).
- Renal colic and Pyelonephritis.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Acute disc prolpse causing nerve root compression.
- Ulcerative Colitis or Diverticular disease.
Proper clinical examination and some initial investigations should be carried out under the guidance of your physician.
Investigation includes: One pelvic ultrasound scan; Blood tests like Renal and Liver function, Sugar (PPBS), ESR; Urine microscopy and culture; Colonoscopy, CT or MRI scan (if required) etc.
Complete treatment can be made only after diagnosis of the case. You can take a muscle relaxant and an anti spasmodic to get some relief until you get an appointment to your doctor.
In addition, you must take healthy balanced diet, avoid spicy and salty food stuffs, drink plenty of water, keep bowel habit regular, maintain genital hygiene and take sound sleep. Don't be stay in empty stomach for long time. Take 6 small meals instead of 3 large meals.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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