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What Causes Right Sided Back Pain Above The Waist?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2014
Question: I am female. I have a pain on the right side of my back about four inches above my waist. It hurts when I move like a muscular pain. I have had no change in activity in the last few days. I have never had this pain. It is worse today but began yesterday. This afternoon it hurts when I am NOT moving. I am going to try an aspirin to see if I can alleviate the discomfort. Could it be my spleen?? Or a lung thing? Thanking you in advance for your response
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Answered by Dr. Kerry Pottinger (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
May be a kidney problem.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic.
There are a number of possible causes of this pain. Taking into consideration the site and nature of the pain, I think it could be a kidney problem, possibly a stone or an infection. It would be impossible to be more precise than this without further investigations. A CT or MRI would help in addition to bloods.
I suggest you go to the ED for assessment.
I hope this is of help to you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB. FRCA.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Right Sided Back Pain Above The Waist?

Brief Answer: May be a kidney problem. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. There are a number of possible causes of this pain. Taking into consideration the site and nature of the pain, I think it could be a kidney problem, possibly a stone or an infection. It would be impossible to be more precise than this without further investigations. A CT or MRI would help in addition to bloods. I suggest you go to the ED for assessment. I hope this is of help to you. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Dr K A Pottinger, MBChB. FRCA.