Suggest Treatment For Left Sided Flank Pain And Dizziness

Posted on Mon, 21 Nov 2016

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Question : I have severe flank pain on my left side when i cough-the pain is almost unberablit started just a couple of hours ago-no other symptoms like fever or dizziness.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
As discussed in details below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/64 - severe flank pain on left on coughing - pain is almost unbearable - started a couple of hours ago - no other symptoms ...
The pain on coughing particularly in the flank can be due to one of the following reasons:
Muscular spasm in that particular part.
Fractured lowest rib or costochondritis.

This can be diagnosed by:
Clinical evaluation and examination by your Doctor.
Investigations as needed like X-ray, ultrasonography or CT scan/MRI to confirm the clinical diagnosis.
Till then take an anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen to reduce the pain and inflammation.
Apply heal locally.
Take strict bed rest.
Mild laxative to have soft stool tomorrow and thence.
Treatment of coughing or any other problems which can cause increased strain on the already ailing part.

I hope this answer helps you.
Feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Also give feedback about the findings and actual investigations once done.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad