How Come I Feel Pain Above My Waist When I Lay On My Right Side?

Posted on Mon, 21 May 2018

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Question : How come when I lay on my right side, I start feeling pain above my waist? Is it my kidney? Or something else?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you in a better way

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Is pain episodic or persistent?
2. does pain radiate from flank to groin?
3. any history of burning urination?
4. does pain occur after taking meal as well?
5. are you on any medication?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

1. I only feel pain when leaning on the right side while sleeping. 2. no 3. no 4.no 5.no

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probaby muscular pain

Detailed Answer:
hello

thank you for getting back with the answers. most common cause in this case could be muscular. there are some general measures that will help you in releaving the pain:
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day
- tab naproxen twice a day for three days.
- avoid lifting heavy weight

if pain does not improves in 2-3 days then you need to visit hospital and get an ultrasound abdomen done.

hope i have answered your query. if you have any question then feel free to ask.
wishing you a good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana