What Causes Pain In Right Side And Pain Radiating To Lower Back?

Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014

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Question : I'm 55 woman pain on my right side or about a .KIddeny stone for about a year;that have been ruled out with a CAT scan & x-rays. IT feels like a painful mass when I lie down . the paincan yravel to my low back at times.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Two possibilities discussed below

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your symptom which requires a systematic approach. When I see a patient with your symptom, the first of course is a stone problem which has been excluded in you. Then there are two other possibilities. One is acid related like a peptic ulcer and the other is related to the spine. If an antacid or medicine like Losec relieves it, the problem is acid related. It can be confirmed by endoscopy. If there is no relief the problem may be related to the spine.
It would require investigation.
I shall be happy to answer if you have further questions.
Good day!
Dr. Noble Zachariah

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