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Diabetic. Dull Pain In Waist Line, Rib Cage, Intermittent. Is It Related To Kidney Or Liver Damage?
I have had a dull pain just below my waist-line/rib-cage area for some weeks. It had been intermittant, but worst when sitting for a longer period in my car. It has now become worse, being more severe at times, and is also painful around my waist-line, on the left side of my back. I am a Type 2 Diabetic. Could this be related? Might it be connected to kidney or liver damage? What sort of investigation should I seek?
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
Hello,
The commonest cause for pain in that area is musculoskeletal spasm. Straining produces pain like sitting for a long time also is in favour of musculoskeletal pain.
In your case diabetes as such causing pain is more unlikely. You may need X ray of the area, Ultrasound of the abdomen, Liver function and renal function tests to rule out pain caused due to liver and renal pathologies.
The commonest cause for pain in that area is musculoskeletal spasm. Straining produces pain like sitting for a long time also is in favour of musculoskeletal pain.
In your case diabetes as such causing pain is more unlikely. You may need X ray of the area, Ultrasound of the abdomen, Liver function and renal function tests to rule out pain caused due to liver and renal pathologies.
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