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Suggest Remedy For Stabbing Pain In Left Flank

I was walking today and got a sharp jabbing pain in my left flank or love handle it was about noon it is still hurting a point pressure about 4 inch in dia. I am concerned being Kidney due to 5 plus years on metformin but I get kidney stones alot but its always in the front and a different pain.
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stabbing pain in left flank. Well sharp stabbing pain suggests that there is some kind of obstruction in the ureters . While kidney stones are the most common cause of the obstructions, blood clots in the ureters can cause similar pain. In some instances, this pain radiates to the scrotal skin or the labia . I would suggest you to consult urologist . Doctor may order tests such as ultrasound, abdominal CT scan, cytoscopy or intravenous pyelography. Doctor may prescribe analgesic , antibiotics or recommend surgery . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Stabbing Pain In Left Flank

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have stabbing pain in left flank. Well sharp stabbing pain suggests that there is some kind of obstruction in the ureters . While kidney stones are the most common cause of the obstructions, blood clots in the ureters can cause similar pain. In some instances, this pain radiates to the scrotal skin or the labia . I would suggest you to consult urologist . Doctor may order tests such as ultrasound, abdominal CT scan, cytoscopy or intravenous pyelography. Doctor may prescribe analgesic , antibiotics or recommend surgery . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari