HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Sharp Pain In The Lower Back Area?

default
Posted on Thu, 2 Mar 2017
Question: I am having sharp pain in my lower back area, inside and not muscular/skeletal- possibly in area of kidney. I had severe gas during my run this AM and some discolored urinal discharge yesterday. Can you tell me what could be the problem?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Kidney stone has to be ruled out .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Shooting pain in lower back area is mostly due to stone in kidney and has to be ruled out .

I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem.
1) What were the two prostate surgeries you have undergone for ?

Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis.
1) Urine routine and culture.
2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis
3) Serum PSA.

Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.


Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil

Urologist

Practicing since :1971

Answered : 10590 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Sharp Pain In The Lower Back Area?

Brief Answer: Possibility of Kidney stone has to be ruled out . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . Shooting pain in lower back area is mostly due to stone in kidney and has to be ruled out . I shall be happy if you can post me few more details to help me in making comments on your problem. 1) What were the two prostate surgeries you have undergone for ? Consult qualified Urologist for clinical and digital rectal examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis. 1) Urine routine and culture. 2) Ultrasound scanning of abdomen and pelvis 3) Serum PSA. Further treatment will depend upon result of these tests and final diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions ,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.