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Published At April 22, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

The following symptoms started about four hours ago. I am experiencing cramps on my right side, near my hip bone. I feel them more in the front but at times, can feel it in my back. At first, the cramps were minutes apart, but now they are roughly 30 seconds apart. I am a 43 year old female. My height is 5'4" and weight is 140 lbs. I am not having any sort of bathroom issues. I have not had a menstrual cycle in the last three years due to uterine ablation. Kidney stones do run in the family. What is your suggestion about my cramps?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • If it is manifested with high temperature and spasmatic pain, then we should think of acute conditions such as appendicitis, cholecystitis (gall bladder inflammation acute or chronic) or lower urinary tract infections.
  • If the pain is acute and worsening, then you must consider consulting your GP or family physician as soon possible.
  • If it is periodic, then I suggest you start antispasmodics or painkillers such as Ibuprofen 200 mg twice daily for three to four days to get temporary relief.

The Probable causes

Previous chronic gynecological disorder or chronic GIT disease (gastrointestinal tract disease).

Investigations to be done

1. CBC (complete blood count). 2. Abdominal ultrasound. 3. Biochemistry test includes CRP (C-reactive protein), ALAT (alanine aminotransferase), ASAT (aspartate aminotransferase), GGTP (gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase), etc.

Differential diagnosis

1. Gallstones.

2. Kidney stones.

3. Oophoritis.

Probable diagnosis

1. Salpingitis. 2. Oophoritis. 3. Gallstones. 4. Kidney stones.

Treatment plan

pain killers, investigation and physician consultation.

Regarding follow up

For further information consult an internal medicine physician online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Uppal Veerpal Singh
Dr. Uppal Veerpal Singh

Internal Medicine

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