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What Causes Right Flank Pain?
Hi, I'm a 25 year old female with no serious medical history. In the past 2 years I have had serious right flank pain that feels like someone is sticking a knife into my lower right back and it comes out my front. It's a radiating pain, that comes and goes with no noticible pattern. I've been tested for Kidney Stones, had ultra sounds of my abdomin and bloodwork done. I dont know if it's something internal or muscular. Help!
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can understand your concern.
Your pain appears to be typical of a right sided ureteric stone.
You need to have a CECT(contrast-CT),to rule out a ureteric stone, easily missed on an ultrasound scan.You may take an anti-spasmodic tablet for pain.
Once the CT scan is done,the cause can be easily made out and proper treatment advised. Drink at least 12 glasses fluids daily.
If you want my expert opinion,send the report to me,as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
As an Urologist, i can understand your concern.
Your pain appears to be typical of a right sided ureteric stone.
You need to have a CECT(contrast-CT),to rule out a ureteric stone, easily missed on an ultrasound scan.You may take an anti-spasmodic tablet for pain.
Once the CT scan is done,the cause can be easily made out and proper treatment advised. Drink at least 12 glasses fluids daily.
If you want my expert opinion,send the report to me,as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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