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What Causes Pain In The Left Flank Area After 8 Years Of Removal Of Left Kidney?

My left kidney was removed during an open, left nephrectomy 8 years ago. I am experiencing severe left flank pain which began roughly 5-6 days ago. I have been taking Lortab (I have a prescription for my spinal issues), but it is not helping the flank pain. I am confused/concerned as to why this area would begin to cause such discomfort after 8 years. Thank you
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.
You should write your age,gender,and reason for left nephrectomy.?cancer.
If the nephrectomy was done for cancer,a CT-IVU or MRU, must be done.
That'll give information regarding recurrence in the left kidney area.
What is the spinal issues you mentioned.?disc problem. A MRI is needed.
You can take safe sedatives with analgesics or pain killers.
You need to check Hb,creatinine,LFT,RBS,and platelets.
If you've any doubts,send the reports to me,as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J.Mangat.

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What Causes Pain In The Left Flank Area After 8 Years Of Removal Of Left Kidney?

Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety. You should write your age,gender,and reason for left nephrectomy.?cancer. If the nephrectomy was done for cancer,a CT-IVU or MRU, must be done. That ll give information regarding recurrence in the left kidney area. What is the spinal issues you mentioned.?disc problem. A MRI is needed. You can take safe sedatives with analgesics or pain killers. You need to check Hb,creatinine,LFT,RBS,and platelets. If you ve any doubts,send the reports to me,as a direct question. Dr.Matthew J.Mangat.