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What Do Flank Pain And Swelling Indicate?
I have dull pain in my left flank and tiny bit swollen ..eases with parcetemol n is there since one day...I had c section 3 months ago scar is neat and red doesn t pain... What is the cause for this...should I take Anit biotics to just rule our possible infection???
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
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Flank pain and swelling might possibly due to Glomerulonephritis(inflammation in the kidneys) or Pyelonephritis( bacterial infection of kidneys). Urine analysis and culture, urinary proteins, RBCs are required to be done for initial evaluation.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider. Do not start antibiotics until the diagnosis is confirmed.
Hope this answers your questions
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
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Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for trusting HCM
Flank pain and swelling might possibly due to Glomerulonephritis(inflammation in the kidneys) or Pyelonephritis( bacterial infection of kidneys). Urine analysis and culture, urinary proteins, RBCs are required to be done for initial evaluation.
Please be advised to follow up with your primary provider. Do not start antibiotics until the diagnosis is confirmed.
Hope this answers your questions
Please let me know if you need further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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