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What Does Flank Pain On Both Sides Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 2 Aug 2018

Question: I am experiencing flank pain. Mostly on my left side, but occasionally on my right side as well. It gets worse as the day goes on.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possible renal calculus,muscle ache or others.give further details .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* There are many reasons for flank pain as renal calculus , muscle pain and
others .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Pain - intensity , type , radiation if anywhere .
2. Associated nausea , vomiting .
3. Any alteration in urination associated with this if any .
4. Does pain increase by certain postures , weight lifting or not .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (48 hours later)

The pain is intense and it extends from my back to my flank area. I feel fine when I wake up but the pain gets worse as the day goes. I have a little nausea, especially after meals, but not too bad. There is no alteration in my urination and the pain increases when i lift things and bend over. I am a white male 52 years old. Hope this helps!

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Muscular origin most likely .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome XXXXXXX

Thanks for the details .

* More likely to be muscular origin .

Primary guidelines for better recovery

- Drink plenty of liquids .
- Local application of heating pad 5 minutes each 3 times a day .
- Intake of tab. ibuprofen ( 400 mg ) ( if there is no history of drug sensitivity ) 3
times a day after meals preferably with antacid as ranitidine or else .
- Avoid particular posture acquirement which increase the pain as bending ,
weight lifting .

* Follow up after 2 days or early as per the requirement .

Wishing you fine recovery .

Regards take care .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng