My Primary Symptom Is Pain On My Left Hip/flank Area

Posted on Sun, 10 Feb 2019

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Question : My primary symptom is pain on my left hip/flank area radiating into my back. I went to the doctor yesterday for croupy cough with slight headache. I had no fever. Was given meds for tickle in throat and told to rest. Besides the left flank pain, I am fatigued, still have slight cough and sore throat. Two incidences of unexpected and explosive diarrhea.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably the symptoms are related to a viral infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms seem to be related to a viral infection.

I recommend using an over the counter medication to treat diarrhea such as Imodium.

I also recommend to use daily probiotics.

The pain on the hip radiating to the back can be related to a muscular pain.

I recommend to use an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three tablets a day.

I suggest to drink liquids and rest.

I also suggest to eat small portions of bland food which is easy to be digested.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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