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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Right Flank Area?

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Posted on Sat, 24 Jun 2017
Question: I went to the ER Tuesday evening. I have had severe sharp pains in my right flank since Sunday when I woke up. I was sure it was kidney stones like I had a few years ago. After they did the cat scan XXXXXXX tho they didn't see any stones they said they may have already passed to the bladder and I would pass them within a few days. My pain was so bad they gave me morphine in my IV and checked my urine for infection but there was no infection. They said I also could of pulled my flank mussel all tho I didn't injure myself that I'm aware of. They sent me home with pain pills.Its Saturday. I'm still having breath taking sharp pains, can barely walk so have been in bed.I can't XXXXXXX roll over without getting those sharp pains. How long will this last? What can I do to lessen the pain? Could it be something else?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Could be spasm of flank muscles .

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query .

Based on the facts that you have posted pain in the flank that you have with negative finding on CT Scan is most likely to be due to spasm of the flank muscles .

You need to consult qualified Orthopedic surgeon for clinical examination .

Taking Tramadol twice daily along with muscle relaxant and anti inflammatory gel like Relaxyl can help to relieve pain .

Further investigations if required and treatment will depend upon clinical finding and investigations .

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.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Right Flank Area?

Brief Answer: Could be spasm of flank muscles . Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query . Based on the facts that you have posted pain in the flank that you have with negative finding on CT Scan is most likely to be due to spasm of the flank muscles . You need to consult qualified Orthopedic surgeon for clinical examination . Taking Tramadol twice daily along with muscle relaxant and anti inflammatory gel like Relaxyl can help to relieve pain . Further investigations if required and treatment will depend upon clinical finding and investigations . 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.