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Is kidney pain predominantly in the lumbar area?

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Sort of: Kidney pain is typically "flank pain" which is off to the sides of the lumbar area.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 6/23/2014

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Severe back pain x5 days that is getting worse. Paun started after lumbar puncture 12/24. Ct result= 3mm bulge l5-s1 & hydronephrosis r kidney larger than left. W/ worsening pain at what point do I go back to see my dr?

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Have had severe back pain x5 days that is getting worse. At what point do I go back to my dr. Ct scan says 3 mm bulge at l5-s1 and hydronephrosis r kidney larger than left. Had lumbar puncture on 12/24.?

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Went to the ER w/ severe back pain after having a lumbar puncture on 12/24. On the CT the lumbar site looked ok but they found a kidney stone w/ hydronephrosis in my r kidney. How closely should my dr watch this and should I ask to be sent to a urogist? H

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