How Should Major Spasms In My Lower Left Side Between My Rib Cage And My Waist Be Treated?

Posted on Mon, 20 Aug 2018

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Question : Hello
Major spasms in my left lower left side between my rib cage and my waist. They can be felt all away to the middle of my back.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Take antispasmodic, please give details.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
Your age and gender please.
Any urinary complaints?
Any complaints related to bowel?
Any pain under the skin or is it deep within?
Any other information please.

Have you taken any anti-spasmodic like Dicyclomin or so? If not take one.
Awaiting for your details.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (3 hours later)

I'm a 58 yr old male.
No problems in the bathroom
I have not taken any antispasmodic meds.
I don't stay in pain for more 20 minutes at a time..

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably an obstruction in ureter.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The spasmodic pain in the area you described is usually due to ureteric colic.
There may be some obstruction in the upper ureter on left side.
Another reason can be colitis.
This can be well diagnosed by tests of urine, blood and stool.
Ultrasonography of abdomen and X-ray of abdomen.
Please get these done to get a probable diagnosis so that definitive investigations and treatment can be conducted.
Till then you may please take anti-spasmodic for relief of spasms.

Please give feedback once the investigations are done.
Take care.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (0 minute later)

When the flair up happen I can feel them in my stomach as well as my side.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This can happen

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Very true.
Such pain can be local as well as spreads or referred to nearby area.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (2 days later)

Just wanted to thank u.
U nailed it. Kedney stone. Doctor said it should pass in the next 2 days. Got some meds for pain.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for your appreciation.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Great to know.
Please take plenty of fluids orally as it helps in passage of stone.

Wishing you an early and complete recovery.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar