More : More likely, this is musculoskeletal pain from the back/hip, not kidney. A renal ultrasound would be reasonable to exclude swelling of the kidney, followed by imaging of the hip and lumbar spine.
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Urinary retention...: Severe urinary retention can lead to pain associated to a uti, dilated renal system (hydroureter, hydronephrosis), or else a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) especially if a history of an enlarged prostate exists and even if he is prescribed flomax (tamsulosin). A visit to the doctor is definitely needed since the elderly may not show typical symptoms of an adult with a complex urinary tract infection.
Answered 11/6/2014
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