Pain in abdomen can be a lot of things. Let’s discuss the possibilities in this article with focus on urological pain. Then we will discuss the options
Reasons for pain abdomen
Here are the reasons of abdominal pain based on Region of the abdomen
| Right Upper Abdomen | Upper Central Abdomen | Left Upper Abdomen |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney Stone Pain Gall Bladder Stone pain Hepatitis or Liver Infection Muscular Pain | Gastritis Reflux disease Pancreatitis Peptic Ulcer Colonic Infection | Kidney Stone Pain Splenic Enlargement Colonic Infection Muscular Pain |
| Kidney Stone Pain Muscular Pain Colonic Infection Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Umbilical Hernia Pancreatitis Gastritis Enteritis Muscular Early Appendicitis | Kidney Stone Pain Muscular Pain Colonic Infection Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
| Appendicitis Ovarian Cyst or Torsion Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Ureteric Stone pain Hernia Muscular | UTI Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Bladder Stone Urine Blockage | Diverticulitis Ovarian Cyst or Torsion Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Ureteric Stone pain Hernia Muscular |
| Right Lower Abdomen | Lower Central Abdomen | Left Lower Abdomen |
Kidney Pain Symptoms
Unlike backpain there will be a severe pain. Usually it is comparable to labor pain.
There is nausea and vomitting
There may be some burning or blood in urine also
Kidney Pain Area
Pain in kidney happens in the side of the back and then it travel to the lower abdomen, genitals and even the inner thigh depending on the location of the stone
In many cases it may just be limited to side of the back
Kidney Pain Treatment
Usually pain is so severe that patient would toss in the bed.
Pain killer injections are the best treatment if pain is severe.
For mild pain oral painkillers can also be taken after medical consult
What should you do when you have kidney pain or abdominal pain ?
Usually in the event of a severe pain it is best to visit an emergency department. Usually you will be given a pain killer and an ultrasound will be done to ascertain the cause of the pain.
Based on the cause of pain you will be seen by the respective specialist for further management. Usually presence of vomiting or altered bowel habits indicates intestinal cause. Sudden onset vomiting with pain and urinary symptoms indicates renal stone pain.
Dull pain may be muscular or intestinal
Pain with fever or acute pain is usually considered an emergency and fever may indicate some infection
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