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What Causes Discomfort In The Back At Night?

Yes. I have discomfort in my back below or near the bottom of my ribs, expecially when I lie down at night. It feels as if I have swelling in the right side of my back. My doctor told me she wanted me to drink lots of liquids this month and return for more blood work next month to check my kidneys. She did not leave word why the additional labs were necessary, but the discomfort has me concerned. Any advice as to whether I should just drink the liquids and return for tests next month with her, or should I call and ask for a sooner appointment and testing?
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
your symptoms lead toward possibility of renal stone and your treating doctor must be thinking about it. Diagnosis can be done or ruled out by ultrasound of kidney ureter and bladder. this can be done from radiology centre nearby you. Please get it done asap. meanwhile drink plenty of water as it will help out in flushing small stones in urine.Tab spasmoproxyvon can be taken for pain relief. please consult your doctor if report is abnormal.
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What Causes Discomfort In The Back At Night?

Dear patient your symptoms lead toward possibility of renal stone and your treating doctor must be thinking about it. Diagnosis can be done or ruled out by ultrasound of kidney ureter and bladder. this can be done from radiology centre nearby you. Please get it done asap. meanwhile drink plenty of water as it will help out in flushing small stones in urine.Tab spasmoproxyvon can be taken for pain relief. please consult your doctor if report is abnormal.