A member asked:

My daughter is on dialysis and is having extreme pain on her left side (back) and is very nauseous. she is also a diabetic. what is causing this?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

I do not know: BUT because she is a diabetic and may have altered pain sensation from a possible neuropathy, etc. and since she is on dialysis, you want to assure it is not her kidney, etc. causing her pains. Get her evaluated by her doctor. Best wishes.

Answered 6/29/2014

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