Question 1

what are causes of flank pain?

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See full answer: Pyelonephritis, kidney stone, kidney abscesses, kidney tumor, urinary obstruction, acute renal infarction, papillary necrosis, herpes zoster, pneumonia, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and many other diseases.

Question 2

cause of flank pain radiating down?

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Kidney stones: The most common cause would be a kidney stone trying to pass down the ureter into the bladder. The pain is colicky and severe and it follows the tract of the ureter which is to go to the groin region on the side of the stone.

Question 3

hi,
i have a flank pain on my lower right side
can you tell me what causes that.

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Flank pain: Studies show that the determination of the cause of flank pain depends on the acuity, severity, duration, &amp; character of that pain, in addition to associated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or fever. 
Distention of the structures of the urinary system from a stone causes flank pain. However, the differential diagnosis is large and includes gastrointestinal maladies &amp; referred chest pain.

Question 4

what causes flank pain? im pregnant.

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Kidneys: Flank is the area between lower ribs and back. This area can tender due to muscular spasms. Kidney infection, quite common in pregnancy can cause the same symptoms. See your doctor to be tested.

Question 5

can bronchitis cause flank pain?

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It can due to coughi: It can cause flank pains due to persistant coughing some times, .But not always.

Question 6

can dehydration cause flank pain?

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Yes : Especially if a kidney stone is involved

Question 7

could endometriosis cause flank pain?

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Possible: Endometriosis may be the cause of flank pain, but there are other reasons to consider as well. If pain is worse during menses makes endometriosis more likely as a cause. Do you have a diagnosis of endometriosis already? Surgery, either laparoscopy or laparotomy, is the only way to make this diagnosis for sure. Good wishes.

Question 8

what causes itchy palms, feet and flank pain

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Related or not?: Itchy palms and itchy feet may or may not be related to other symptoms. A primary care doctor can evaluate to see if there are any problems overall. Such symptoms can occur together is cases of kidney disease, liver disease, medication side effects, allergies, etc...

Question 9

can kidney cysts cause flank pain?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Cysts vary in their causes, but most do not cause symptoms unless they become infected, blocked, or very enlarged.

Question 10

what the is cause of flank-pain & how do i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Could be kidney ston: Could be kidney stone or infection, need to see your doctor.

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