13 Days Ago I Had A Series Of Symptoms That

Posted on Fri, 23 Nov 2018

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Question : 13 days ago I had a series of symptoms that came on suddenly and lasted for about 12 hours... Heartburn, abdominal rigidity with cramping, lower back pain. I also had nauseousness but for only about 1/2 hour. Except for that initial time with multiple symptoms - I am left with a lower back ache similar to when I twisted my back, but that is in the area of the kidneys.
Is it possible that this is a slight case of e-coli? Or do these symptoms match something else?

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

I looked up the common symptoms for kidney stones and that doesn't seem to fit what I've experienced. I never had a fever and chills. No blood in or pain when urinating.
I always drink plenty of water including keeping water by my bedside especially since I experienced dry mouth from medications some years back.
I don't have the sudden urge to urinate but go as would be expected due the the water I regularly drink.
The pain I experienced was across the torso/abdomen area and abdomen was rigid the same way that I've experienced the few times I've had to throw up.
I will make an appointment with my doctor to have blood tests done after the holiday is over and they are open again.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cholecystitis may be the reason.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back...

Most probably you are having cholecystitis and gallbladder stones.
You should do the liver function test, a total blood count and an abdominal ultrasound.
It can be treated by intravenous antibiotics and antispasmodics but the main treatment depends upon the exact diagnosis.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you good health.

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