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Has Polycystic Kidney Disease. Have Lower Back Pain. Prescribed Medrol. Continue Medication?
Question: My Brother has a Polycystic Kidney Disease and form the last one month he has pain in his lower back and Dr. suggested him to took Medrol for 4 days after taking the medicine he is getting relief in his pain but as the 4 days over he is again getting pain in on the 5th day. so can we continue to this medicine as he is having kidney problem ?
Brief Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
In polycystic kidney, pain can occur due to many reasons - a stone, a bleed in a cyst, infection.
Medrol is a steroid, and will reduce pain by reducing inflammation. But if the cause is an infection it may worsen later. It is not a good idea to continue medrol, without investigating the cause of his pain.
He needs an ultrasound, if that is inconclusive and pain persists he may need a CT.
Also get a Urine examination and culture to rule out an infection.
Regards
Dear XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
In polycystic kidney, pain can occur due to many reasons - a stone, a bleed in a cyst, infection.
Medrol is a steroid, and will reduce pain by reducing inflammation. But if the cause is an infection it may worsen later. It is not a good idea to continue medrol, without investigating the cause of his pain.
He needs an ultrasound, if that is inconclusive and pain persists he may need a CT.
Also get a Urine examination and culture to rule out an infection.
Regards
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