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What Could Cause Sharp Radiating Pain In My Left Lower Back While Recovering From UTI?

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Posted on Wed, 7 Apr 2021
Question: I am currently taking ciprofloxacin for a UTI, I also take Carbidopa- Levodopa, Janumet, Lysinopril, Plavix, and Tamsulosin, the UTI seems to be clearing up, but I awoke last night with a reasonably sharp and radiating pain in my left lower back. Can you tell me what may be causing this?
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A number of causes

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir,

I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but this could be due to a number of causes including spread of the UTI to the kidneys which can be diagnosed by an ultrasound pelvis and a urine analysis. An ultrasound pelvis will also help rule out the possibility of a kidney or ureteric stone.. If the pain is increased by eating then this could be due to pancreatitis which can be diagnosed by ultrasound abdomen or by a blood test to check the level of pancreatic enzymes which are elevated in cases of pancreatitis. Another cause could be colonitis which is expected to also cause a change in your bowel habits.

I hope you find this helpful..
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What Could Cause Sharp Radiating Pain In My Left Lower Back While Recovering From UTI?

Brief Answer: A number of causes Detailed Answer: Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but this could be due to a number of causes including spread of the UTI to the kidneys which can be diagnosed by an ultrasound pelvis and a urine analysis. An ultrasound pelvis will also help rule out the possibility of a kidney or ureteric stone.. If the pain is increased by eating then this could be due to pancreatitis which can be diagnosed by ultrasound abdomen or by a blood test to check the level of pancreatic enzymes which are elevated in cases of pancreatitis. Another cause could be colonitis which is expected to also cause a change in your bowel habits. I hope you find this helpful..