What S Causing Right Sided Flank Pain Since 3 Wks In A Type 2 Diabetic Patient?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query The pain in the right flank could be due to a number of reasons. This could possibly be due to a renal stone. And as long as the stone is there you will continue to have pain. However at 3 weeks, very few stones would be undiagnosed. the second possibility is that you have a urinary tract infection that may have involved the kidneys, known as pyelonephritis. The pain is usually dull aching and remains as long as the infection is there A third possibility is that your sugars are uncontrolled and therefore you have the pain Finally chronic consipation can also cause the same problem. The list of possibilities of abdominal pain is endless. Without a keen examination it may not be possible to suggest a definitive diagnosis I will therefore suggest the following tests urine routine and culture usg abdomen I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. Please feel free to ask another query. Would be glad to help you. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)