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I am 30 years old and got my periods today. Do I experience kidney pain due to menstruation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female and got my periods today. I have severe kidney pain that started today and worsens day by day. My current medications include tablet Plaquenil for inflammation and tablet Endep for migraines. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. During the menstrual cycle, pain or cramps occur diffusely in the lower abdominal area. Your kidney pain is not related to menstruation. Please answer the following questions: 1) Is the pain localized to the lateral and posterior aspects of the body? 2) Is the pain... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had three kidney stones on my right side. I passed the bigger kidney stone six days ago but yet there are two smaller ones that did not pass. I can still feel the pain that comes and goes from my right kidney along with some fever. I am drinking Meloxicam an anti-inflammatory drug wit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would need some more details from you to understand your situation better. How big are the stones in size (each)? Did they do a CT scan or were the stones diagnosed on ultrasound? Are you diabetic? Have you had kidney stones previously or is this the first time? Hav... Read Full »
What could be the cause of chronic back pain and cough?
Query: Hello doctor,As soon as I reached home, I had extreme lower back pain and a cough. I tried some exercise for lower back pain, and the day I exercised, the pain was gone, but the next day my left kidney started to ache and now it has been a week I still have kidney pain; it is not so severe, but when... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. There are many causes of low back pain. It can be due to muscle spasms, nerve compression, or vitamin D deficiency. The examination is very much necessary to reach a final diagnosis. As far as your nasal congesti... Read Full »
How do I get rid of extreme side pain and a urinary tract infection?
Query: Hello doctor, I have extreme side pain and a urinary tract infection. I am taking pain medications, and it is not helping me. I have a history of kidney failure. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very sorry to hear about your condition. The side pain or flank pain is mostly due to stones in the kidney or ureter. As you said that you have a urinary tract infection, is there documented evidence for that if you have not gone for a urine culture? I suggest y... Read Full »