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Severe Back Pain, Frequent Urination. Take Periodic Cortisone Injections, Methylprednisolone For Poison Ivy. Kidney Problem?
severe pain right side of back....more frequent urination. didn't do anything to strain back although I do have some old back problems for which I have periodic cortisone injections, last one in late April. The new pain came on unexpectedly. I have been taking methylprednisolone for the last 5 days for poison ivy....only 2 more to take. I'm 78 and weigh 206....5ft 5inches tall....kidney problem??
Tue, 6 Aug 2013
Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having some infection or stone problem in your right kidney.
Go for urine check up for pus cells and red blood cells.
Go for ultra sound abdomen.
consult urologist and get examined.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that you might be having some infection or stone problem in your right kidney.
Go for urine check up for pus cells and red blood cells.
Go for ultra sound abdomen.
consult urologist and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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