HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Intense Left-sided Pain In The Lower Back

I went to the ER on Saturday with intense pain in my lower left back. After a CAT scan it was determined I had a 3mm kidney stone in my lower distal urethral. They sent me home with the directions to drink lots and take Tramadol every 12 hours. The pain continues in my lower back and I have shortness of breath with occasionally pain radiating up my left side. Is this typical behavior for a kidney stone? I ve had 3 previous ones but they passes within 24 hours.
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

Yes, kidney stones can cause pain in atypical fashion as well. Shortness of breath could be due to the pain and restricted chest movements as deep breaths can trigger pain sensation in the back.

3mm stone can pass by itself all you have to do is drink a lot of water to facilitate passing of stone in urine easily and take analgesia and advised by your doctor.

In addition, I advise you to take antispasmodic like drotaverine/mebeverine to relieve the spasm of the urethra.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Intense Left-sided Pain In The Lower Back

Hello, Yes, kidney stones can cause pain in atypical fashion as well. Shortness of breath could be due to the pain and restricted chest movements as deep breaths can trigger pain sensation in the back. 3mm stone can pass by itself all you have to do is drink a lot of water to facilitate passing of stone in urine easily and take analgesia and advised by your doctor. In addition, I advise you to take antispasmodic like drotaverine/mebeverine to relieve the spasm of the urethra. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr SAMEEN BIN NAEEM, General & Family Physician