Flank pain

Flank pain
Definition:
Flank pain refers to pain in one side of the trunk between the upper abdomen and the back.
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Shingles (flank pain with one-sided rash)
Spinal arthritis
Disk disease
Muscle spasm ...
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Flank pain or back pain
on one or both sides
progressive
severe
colicky (spasm-like)
may radiate or move to lower in flank, pelvis, groin, genitals ...
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pelvic, back, or flank pain before or during the menstrual period
very painful menstrual cramps
pain during sex
abnormal or heavy menstrual flow ...
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Evaluate pain in the lower back on either side of the spine (flank pain). An abdominal X-ray may provide information on the size, shape, and position of the liver, spleen, and kidneys.
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Kidney infection can cause flank pain, high fever, shaking chills, and nausea or vomiting.
Cystitis. Inflammation or infection of your bladder may result in pressure in the pelvis and lower abdomen and strong-smelling urine.
Urethritis.
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Flank pain -- pain in the side, due to kidney pain;
Renal colic - intense, cramping pain due to stones in the urinary tract;
Obstructive uropathy -- urinary tract disease due to obstruction; and
Urinary tract infections.
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Call your doctor immediately if you have symptoms of pyelonephritis (particularly fever and flank pain, with or without urinary symptoms), especially if you are pregnant.
Prognosis ...
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