Having Pain In Lower Right Side Of Back. Feel Nausea When Lay Down. Using Tylonal And Ice Packs. What Can Be Done?

Posted on Sun, 22 Sep 2013

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Question : thank you I am having pain in lower right side including lower back area . 4 days ago pain started with nausea duing the night...no nausea now but keeps from sleeping ....worst when I lay down . been using tylonal and ice packs...little relief

Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
check for urinary tract infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

It will be helpful if you give more information on :-
1. Any history of back injury?
2. Any associated fever?

I would like to advise you that you should also go for following investigations to rule out Urinary Tract Investigations(UTI) :-
1. Kidney Function Test(KFT).
2. Urine examination(Routine/Microscopic and Culture/Sensitivity).
3. Complete Blood Count(CBC).

If the above reports are normal, you can continue with the painkiller you are taking(Tylenol). In addition you can add a muscle relaxant like chlorzoxazone twice a day. You can take Domperidone 10 mg along with Omeprazole 40 mg once a day for nausea.

I hope this is helpful to you.
If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Thanks.

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