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Pain On The Left Side. History Of Kidney Stones. What Is The Problem?

I have had a sharp pain in my left side for a month now. I had a ct scan 2 weeks ago. Everything looked good they said. and gave me some pain medication. Morphine. My doctor changed it to Tramadol and I have had two sessions with a massage therapist. i still have this sharp pain.I was sure it is another kidney stone. Same pain as 8 years ago when I passed a stone after a couple of days. what do you think.
Dan Kennedy
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
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Hi

Thanks for asking.

Renal calculi or renal stones are recurrent in nature in a lot of people,they tend to reoccur after a period of time.

if you had a history of stone , there is a big possibility of another one.Only way to ascertain the diagnosis is ultrasound of the renal area.

I will advise you to consult your doctor to organize a renal scan along with urine examination, as urinary tract infections are very common with the renal stones.

Hope it helps.

Thanks.
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Pain On The Left Side. History Of Kidney Stones. What Is The Problem?

Hi Thanks for asking. Renal calculi or renal stones are recurrent in nature in a lot of people,they tend to reoccur after a period of time. if you had a history of stone , there is a big possibility of another one.Only way to ascertain the diagnosis is ultrasound of the renal area. I will advise you to consult your doctor to organize a renal scan along with urine examination, as urinary tract infections are very common with the renal stones. Hope it helps. Thanks.