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What Is Causing Pain In Abdomen And Lower Back?

Hi

I am 54yr female I have been having pain on my upper right abdo and now is radiating to my lower back. I have had a radical nephrectomy 14yrs ago due to a malignant tumor on my left kidney. I also have had xrays about 2yrs ago noting that I had moderate to severe spondylitic L4 - L5 L5 S1 Only relief from pain is lying down not sure if I should see my GP or its something that will pass?

Thanks

Darlene
Wed, 16 Jul 2014
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Better to see a GP as you are a known patient of the diagnosis you have mentioned.
A clinical examination is always one that can clinch the diagnosis and complications.
CT scan of the abdomen is better to be done as it will help to find out the reason for pain in upper right abdomen.
The probable causes are ::
Gallbladder stones and infection ( Cholecystitis)
Live problem
Pancreatic problems
Right Kidney problems.
CT will also help to see the position of the lower back spine and related structures .

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What Is Causing Pain In Abdomen And Lower Back?

Better to see a GP as you are a known patient of the diagnosis you have mentioned. A clinical examination is always one that can clinch the diagnosis and complications. CT scan of the abdomen is better to be done as it will help to find out the reason for pain in upper right abdomen. The probable causes are :: Gallbladder stones and infection ( Cholecystitis) Live problem Pancreatic problems Right Kidney problems. CT will also help to see the position of the lower back spine and related structures .