For the last few days have a pain in my right side towards the back about a handsize above my hip. Could it be liver or kidney? Had Liver function Test done, only my ALT was 78 s.b. between 0-45, I am 87 y.o. male. Years ago I was told I had a Fatty Liver??? Kindly advice. Carl.
HelloThanks for your query, based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have pain in back on Rt side. This is most likely to be due presence of stone either in Kidney or Ureter. Please consult qualified Urologist to clinical examination and get following basic tests done to confirm the diagnosis 1)Routine urine test and urine culture 2) Ultrasound scanning of the abdomen to rule out stone.In the meanwhile take broad spectrum antibiotics like \u010ceferin along with urinary antiseptic like Nitrofurantoin twice daily and urine alkalizer thrice daily and painkillers like Diclofenac twice day. Later on switch on to appropriate antibiotics as per culture report. Get the prescription of medicines from your family Physician. Ensure to Chat Doctor. To keep your urine dilute Further treatment will depend upon the results of these tests and final diagnosis,