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What Causes Sharp Pain In Lower Right Side And Urge To Urinate?
Question: I had a back problem last week and was given meloxicam and co codamol from the doctor, it has seemed to have done the trick but yesterday I suddenly had a very sharp pain in my lower right front side and the desperate need to go to the toilet and I'm still in a lot of pain sometimes having waves of very very severe pain around this area. I also constantly need to go to the toilet and can always pass urine with out burning . The doctor has told me to carry on with co codamol and drop the meloxicam. I'm now at home but still need the desperate urge for the loo and keep having waves of serious pain?
Brief Answer:
could be obstruction of the urinary tract
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
your case sounds like obstruction of the urinary tract. Judging from your symptoms the obstruction should be close to the bladder (perhaps in the ureter). It could be a renal stone or other less common causes. An ultrasound scan would demonstrate indirect signs of obstruction (dilatation of the ureter or renal pelvis). Other renal stones could be identified in the kidneys.
An X-ray could also identify stones in the urinary tract. The CT scan is perhaps the best test but the radiation is a disadvantage. Moving around (walking) may help to dislodge the stone. When the pain is not very intense you can try to increase the fluid intake.
If the pain lasts for long without any relief then you should contact a urologist because a lasting obstruction may cause permanent damage to the kidneys.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
could be obstruction of the urinary tract
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
your case sounds like obstruction of the urinary tract. Judging from your symptoms the obstruction should be close to the bladder (perhaps in the ureter). It could be a renal stone or other less common causes. An ultrasound scan would demonstrate indirect signs of obstruction (dilatation of the ureter or renal pelvis). Other renal stones could be identified in the kidneys.
An X-ray could also identify stones in the urinary tract. The CT scan is perhaps the best test but the radiation is a disadvantage. Moving around (walking) may help to dislodge the stone. When the pain is not very intense you can try to increase the fluid intake.
If the pain lasts for long without any relief then you should contact a urologist because a lasting obstruction may cause permanent damage to the kidneys.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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