i HAVE BEEN HAVING PAIN IN MY LOWER BACK RIGHT SIDE. MY PRIMARY CARE DR ORDERED A CT SCAN, THE RESULTS BEING NOTHING SHOWING YET THE PAIN PERSISTS. I M FAIRLY CERTAIN IT IS MY KIDNEY THAT HURTS. WHAT SPECIALIST SHOULD I CONSULT FOR INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING THE PAIN.
HelloThanks for writing to ChatDoctorLower backache may be due to many reasons. You need proper clinical examination and investigations. Besides abdomen visceral causes, lumbar disc prolapse should be excluded. You need investigations like routine hologram, Random blood sugar(RBS), Liver function test(LFT), Renal function test(RFT), Serum calcium and vitamin D level, Ultrasound of abdomen, X-ray L/S Spine (AP/Lateral), MRI L/S Spine. MRI can exclude disc prolapse possibility. Further investigations can be done if needed. Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Hope I have answered your query. Take Care Chat Doctor.