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What Is The Treatment For Severe Back Pain?
My husband has pain on the left side of his back just under the rib cage. It appears to be in the area of his left kidney. He said the pain is an 8 out of 10. He also said that his shirt rubbing against the area is very painful. He has not strained or pulled any muscles. He said the pain is worse when he lays down. I am thinking he might have a kidney stone or a kidney infection, what is your medical opinion? thanks
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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well yes you r right,the site n severity of the pain suggests that its related to his kidneys or ureter,for the confirmation you need to get these two simple tests
(1) ULTRASOUND OF KUB REGION to look for any stones
(2) COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION to rule out any associated infection of the kidneys or urinary tract
once a precise diagnosis is made after reports of these tests then the appropriate treatment can be started accordingly
regards
dr rahul
welcome to hcm
well yes you r right,the site n severity of the pain suggests that its related to his kidneys or ureter,for the confirmation you need to get these two simple tests
(1) ULTRASOUND OF KUB REGION to look for any stones
(2) COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION to rule out any associated infection of the kidneys or urinary tract
once a precise diagnosis is made after reports of these tests then the appropriate treatment can be started accordingly
regards
dr rahul
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