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On And Off Pain In Left Side Of Stomach. History Of Being Diagnosed With Kidney Stones. Is The Pain Due To Possible Hernia?
I have been dx d with a kidnet stone about 1 yr ago. Pain has come and gone, I never felt lke I ever passed the stone. But lately I have had a LOT of pain on my left side; it radiates to the front and back, only relieve I get is from putting ice on it. I want to know does it sound like a Kidnet Stone or could it be a hernia? I am a woman; 56 years old.
Thu, 28 Nov 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Abdominal pain on the left side could be due to the following reasons:
1. kidney stone
2. hiatal hernia
3. shingles
4. muscle pull
Kidney stone pain usually starts in the back and radiates to the front.
Hernial pain is felt in the upper left abdomen. Shingles or herpes zoster also presents with pain but it is usually associated with group of fluid filled blisters in a particular region of abdomen.I suggest you get yourself examined by a GP nearby you to know the cause of pain.
Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
Abdominal pain on the left side could be due to the following reasons:
1. kidney stone
2. hiatal hernia
3. shingles
4. muscle pull
Kidney stone pain usually starts in the back and radiates to the front.
Hernial pain is felt in the upper left abdomen. Shingles or herpes zoster also presents with pain but it is usually associated with group of fluid filled blisters in a particular region of abdomen.I suggest you get yourself examined by a GP nearby you to know the cause of pain.
Thanks.
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Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post is indicative of Kidney stones.
Colicky pain in the left side of abdomen is characteristic feature.
Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with application of ice & taking analgesic-antispasmodic agents, the underlying cause needs to be treated.
So, kindly get certain investigations like X ray KUB (Kidney, Ureter & Bladder) and Ultrasound scan of Abdomen & Pelvis done to determine the size, number as well present location of the stones.
Based on that further management step will be taken.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post is indicative of Kidney stones.
Colicky pain in the left side of abdomen is characteristic feature.
Though symptomatic relief can be obtained with application of ice & taking analgesic-antispasmodic agents, the underlying cause needs to be treated.
So, kindly get certain investigations like X ray KUB (Kidney, Ureter & Bladder) and Ultrasound scan of Abdomen & Pelvis done to determine the size, number as well present location of the stones.
Based on that further management step will be taken.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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