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Could Severe Pain In Lower Back Be Due To Kidney Stones?

I have been to the emergency room twice this week for severe pain on my left lower back . the first time was on 6/22 and the 2nd was on 6/25. The first time they said I had a 6mm kidney stone and the second time they just managed my pain. The stone still hasn t passed and I m still in pain. What should I do?
Tue, 28 Jul 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

Pain over left side of lower back could be due to left kidney stone.

As you had already been diagnosed with it then you should go for ultrasound of KUB region to detect the exact location of the stone or your doctor's had already done it.

If the size of stone is just 6 mm then it can be passed through ureter during urination.

Also,check your urinalysis with complete hemogram to rule out any infection.

I would advice you to take tab.veltam 0.4 mg (tamsulosin) twice daily with excess water intake.
Your treating doctor may prescribe it.

It can be passed in urine spontaneously with this medicine.

Consult nephrologist for further advice.

Regards,
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Could Severe Pain In Lower Back Be Due To Kidney Stones?

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, Pain over left side of lower back could be due to left kidney stone. As you had already been diagnosed with it then you should go for ultrasound of KUB region to detect the exact location of the stone or your doctor s had already done it. If the size of stone is just 6 mm then it can be passed through ureter during urination. Also,check your urinalysis with complete hemogram to rule out any infection. I would advice you to take tab.veltam 0.4 mg (tamsulosin) twice daily with excess water intake. Your treating doctor may prescribe it. It can be passed in urine spontaneously with this medicine. Consult nephrologist for further advice. Regards,