Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Mild Pain In Lower Back And Pain During Urination In An Elderly Person?

Hello. My name is Debbie and I am 63 years old. I think I have a bladder infection. This started yesterday morning about 7:00 AM. I had a dull pain in my lower back on my right side. And then it became painful to urninate. I did look online and was confused with the symptoms for apendex and kidney stones. I hate to run to the hospital for nothing.
posted on Thu, 7 May 2015
Twitter Fri, 22 May 2015 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 25 May 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
You could have a bladder or kidney infection. Bad ones can be difficult to distinguish from appendicitis. This requires evaluation and treatment, even if "just" a bladder infection. You do not necessarily have to go to the hospital, but either see your doctor today or go to urgent care and get it diagnosed. That way you will be able to be assured that treatment is started appropriately, whether it is serious or relatively minor. Hope this helps.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Mild Pain In Lower Back And Pain During Urination In An Elderly Person?

You could have a bladder or kidney infection. Bad ones can be difficult to distinguish from appendicitis. This requires evaluation and treatment, even if just a bladder infection. You do not necessarily have to go to the hospital, but either see your doctor today or go to urgent care and get it diagnosed. That way you will be able to be assured that treatment is started appropriately, whether it is serious or relatively minor. Hope this helps.