Flank pain (Pain - side, Side pain)

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Flank pain

Alternate Names : Pain - side, Side pain

Definition

Flank pain refers to pain in one side of the body between the upper abdomen and the back.

Overview & Considerations

Flank pain often means kidney trouble. If flank pain is accompanied by fever, chills, blood in the urine, or frequent or urgent urination, then a kidney problem is the likely cause.

Common Causes

Kidney problems
- Acute pyelonephritis (kidney infection)
- Kidney stone
- Kidney abscess
Shingles (flank pain with one-sided rash)
Spinal arthritis
Disk disease
Muscle spasm

Pictures & Images

Anatomical landmarks, back view

Anatomical landmarks, front view

Anatomical landmarks, side view

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Anatomical landmarks, back view
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Anatomical landmarks, side view

Review Date : 2/19/2009
Reviewed By : David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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