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What Causes Persistent Pain In Flank?

Hi I have been having flank pain. The doctor thinks it might be kidney stones. I had an X-ray done & nothing showed up. I'm waiting for my insurance to approve my ct scan but now along with the flank pain I feel painful popping on & off in the same area I am having pain. What could be causing that?
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in flank . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like infection in the spine , disk disease , pinched nerve in the back , muscle spasm , kidney infection , kidney stone , pancreatitis and Crohn’s disease . The pain can also occur sometimes due to heart condition which is rare chance . I would suggest you to consult your doctor again . Doctor may order CT scan , ultrasound and physical examination . Doctor may also order kidney function test . Doctor may refer you to orthopedic surgeon or gastroenterologist if problem will be related with spin or gastric problem . For now eat light and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Persistent Pain In Flank?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent pain in flank . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like infection in the spine , disk disease , pinched nerve in the back , muscle spasm , kidney infection , kidney stone , pancreatitis and Crohn’s disease . The pain can also occur sometimes due to heart condition which is rare chance . I would suggest you to consult your doctor again . Doctor may order CT scan , ultrasound and physical examination . Doctor may also order kidney function test . Doctor may refer you to orthopedic surgeon or gastroenterologist if problem will be related with spin or gastric problem . For now eat light and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari