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What Causes Back Pain On The Right Side While Suffering From Pyelonephritis?

I was diagnosed with Pyelonephritis 2 days ago as I have right flank pain and CVA tenderness. In addition, I had dysuria, frequency and urgency. I have had an IV dose of Rocephin and an IM dose. I am also on oral levaquin. The culture is still pending. During the day, I have mostly been fine, but every night, I am awakened from sleep by this right back pain. I do not have a fever. What else could the back pain stem from?
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Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.

I feel the back pain is due to your sleeping posture. When you are asleep, you tend to be in the same position for a long time; this can cause cramping of muscles and ligaments of the back. May be due to your flank pain you are sleeping in a different posture than what you normally do. The fact that you do not have this back pain during day time also points towards the sleeping posture to be the cause.

I hope this answer has helped you.

Thank you

Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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What Causes Back Pain On The Right Side While Suffering From Pyelonephritis?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. I feel the back pain is due to your sleeping posture. When you are asleep, you tend to be in the same position for a long time; this can cause cramping of muscles and ligaments of the back. May be due to your flank pain you are sleeping in a different posture than what you normally do. The fact that you do not have this back pain during day time also points towards the sleeping posture to be the cause. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru