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Posted on Tue, 6 Nov 2018

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Question : For the past 4 or 5 days, I have been having lower abdominal pain that radiates down the pelvic muscles and toward the inside and back of my left thigh. I am 52, and have had no problems with my reproductive organs. I have had two normal pregnancies with the exception of a slightly elevated blood pressure in the first. I am in perimenopause and have not had a period in many months

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Also consider renal stones in the list of possibilities...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Crampy pain that radiates from the lower abdomen to the pelvis and back of leg can also be caused by kidney stones. I would like to know:
1. How long are you been having the pain?
2. Can you describe the type of pain - a dull ache or crampy pain?
3. Is the pain present bilaterally or on one side (which side)
4. Do you have any problem while passing urine - pain/burning sensation / increased frequency?
5. Do you have loose stools?
6. Any fever?

Awaiting answers to aforementioned questions....

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Prasad J (39 minutes later)

1. 4 or 5 days
2. The pain feels like an ache more than, say, menstrual cramps. Once in a while, it is sharp. It is tender to the touch.
3. It is only on the left side.
4. I am not sure of the pain when I urinate. I do not have severe pain, but there is a very slight burning sensation upon completion.
5. I have had my gallbladder removed, so loose stools are not uncommon to me, but I have not noticed a clear difference.
6. I have no fever.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kidney stones strong contender...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Ureteric colic secondary to renal stone is a strong contender to the diagnosis based on details provider. Urine routine analysis and an ultrasound scan are couple of test useful to confirm the condition. You should plan a visit to a doctor and get the aforementioned tests done.

In the interim, drink plenty of water. Tylenol pain relief tablet can be eased to ease the pain - it isn't the drug of choice but a helpful over the counter resource. The rest of treatment will be prescribed upon the doctor visit.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad