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Suggest Treatment For Sharp And Intense Pain In The Kidney Area

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Posted on Sat, 17 Jan 2015
Question: I am having sharp, intense pain in the left upper kidney area. It wax and wanes and started two days ago. Can you suggest what may be happening? I have no urinary tract symptoms.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of Ureteric colic needs to be considered

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms

Going by description of intermittent pain in kidney area , possibility of Ureteric colic needs to be considered. It usually occurs due to passage of small kidney stone through the Ureter. Exact diagnosis will however depend on exact location of pain and thorough clinical examination.

I would suggest you the following

1. Over the counter available antispasmodic

2. Antacid like Pantoprozole

I hope you are not constipated. If the pain still persist or increases in intensity then do consult your Physician for further assessment.

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life.
Happy New year 2015

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (20 minutes later)
My pain is posterior only and only in one spot. I do not have a history of kidney or urinary stones. I take daily 20 mg of Nexium. The pain is located close to left rib cage posteriorly, about 2 to 3 inches from bottom of bra line.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hot water fomentation will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

I assume there was no sprain resulting from forceful movements causing musculoskeletal injury and pain.
Going by description of location of pain either possibility of musculoskeletal pain or remote possibility of Ureteric colic needs to be considered.

I would suggest you the following

1. Local hot water fomentation : Either by applying hot water bag or cloth dipped in hot water

2. Local application of analgesic ointment

3. Empirical antispasmodic

If the pain persist do consult your physician

Take care

Best regards
Deepak
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp And Intense Pain In The Kidney Area

Brief Answer: Possibility of Ureteric colic needs to be considered Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Going by description of intermittent pain in kidney area , possibility of Ureteric colic needs to be considered. It usually occurs due to passage of small kidney stone through the Ureter. Exact diagnosis will however depend on exact location of pain and thorough clinical examination. I would suggest you the following 1. Over the counter available antispasmodic 2. Antacid like Pantoprozole I hope you are not constipated. If the pain still persist or increases in intensity then do consult your Physician for further assessment. Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy life. Happy New year 2015 Take care Best regards Dr Deepak Kaltari Consultant Surgeon