my dad had tripe bypass in ocober. he has been feeling weak with c/o rt side kindey pain. he is 67 who has diabetis, lukemia survivor, hepatitus c from blood transfusion from  lukemia in the 80,s. he is not obese and does not smoke i am cornered about the kidneys i am trying to get him into a specialist now but what can he do in the meantime for pain management
Hii have understood your concern probabilities of his pain are1.HY Chat Doctor. Just muscular pain in that kidney regional he is a diabetic, more chances for urinary tract infection and kidney infections can suggest you to get done1.urine routine and culture2.USG abdomen and PUB.3. Renal function tests 4. Serum electrolytes treatment 1. Tab. Ultracet twice daily for 5 days or 2. Inj.paracetamol 1 gm infusion over 30 mins.avoid NSAID group of analgesics to prevent kidney damage. Hope this helps you thanks.