If your symptoms and physical exam suggest that you may have degenerative disc disease or a herniated disc, your doctor will recommend imaging tests. If you have osteoarthritis of the spine , the joint cartilage wears down, which can irritate spinal nerves and cause flank pain, according to Ornelas.
Osteoarthritis of the spine can sometimes lead to the growth of bone spurs as well, which can cause another problem called spinal stenosis , in which the spinal canal narrows and the spinal cord and nerve roots can become compressed. Nonsurgical treatment options such as physical therapy or braces may relieve symptoms; if not, surgery is an option.
You Might Also Like:. Your kidneys are located on each side of your spine, behind your rib cage, so they can also be the cause of flank pain. One of the main symptoms of kidney stones , for example, is sharp pain that starts in your back and side. Kidney infections , which can happen when a urinary tract infection moves up from your bladder to your kidneys, can also cause flank pain. See also Overview of the Urinary Tract. X-rays are usually not helpful in evaluating An intravenous contrast agent is not used for the CT scan.
If the doctor is not sure of the cause of pain, often CT that uses an intravenous contrast agent or another imaging test is done. The underlying disorder is treated. Pain from kidney stones may be severe and may require use of intravenous or oral opioids. Merck and Co. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are committed to improving health and well-being around the world.
The Manual was first published in as a service to the community. Learn more about our commitment to Global Medical Knowledge. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. Common Health Topics. Evaluation and Treatment. Symptoms of Kidney and Urinary Tract Disorders. Test your knowledge. Polycystic kidney disease PKD is an inherited disorder in which multiple fluid-filled sacs, or cysts, form in the kidneys.
There are three body views front, back, and side that can help you to identify a specific body area. The labels show areas of the body which are identified either by anatomical or by common names. Flank pain can be a sign of a kidney problem. But, since many organs are in this area, other causes are possible. If you have flank pain and fever, chills, blood in the urine, or frequent or urgent urination, then a kidney problem is the likely cause.
It could be a sign of kidney stones. Rest, physical therapy, and exercise may be recommended if the pain is caused by muscle spasm. You will be taught how to do these exercises at home. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs and physical therapy may be prescribed for flank pain caused by spinal arthritis. Antibiotics are used to treat most kidney infections.
You will also receive fluids and pain medicine.
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