Left Flank Pain With Nausea And Weakness Radiating To Shoulder And Back Area. What Could It Be?

Posted on Tue, 21 May 2013

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Question : I have left flank pain with nausea and weakness/ dizziness. Pain radiating to back shoulder area.

Answered by Dr. Nsah Bernard (6 hours later)

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Left flank pain could be due to a good number of reasons but the most likely is kidney infection or nephritic colic/ kidney stone. You will need that a urine test, blood test, kidey ultrasound be done in order to confirm or rule out my suspicion. I suggest that you go to the ER as soon as possible in order to get immediate medical attention.

Hope this helps

Dr. Nsah

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