Flank Pain
Alternate Names : Pain - Side, Side Pain
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Flank Pain: Home Care & Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause. Follow your health care provider's instructions.
Rest, physical therapy, and exercise may be recommended for flank pain caused by muscle spasm.
Anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy may be prescribed for flank pain caused by spinal arthritis. Continue physical therapy exercises at home.
Antibiotics are used to treat most cases of pyelonephritis. Plenty of fluids and pain medications are used to treat kidney stones. Sometimes hospitalization is required for either of these conditions.
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