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Flank Pain

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

AMBULATORY CARE:

Flank pain

is felt in the area below your ribcage and above your hip bones, often in the lower back. Your pain may be dull or so severe that you cannot get comfortable. The pain may stay in one area or radiate to another area. It may worsen and lighten in waves. Flank pain is often a sign of problems with your urinary tract, such as a kidney stone or infection.

Seek care immediately if:

Contact your healthcare provider if:

Treatment for flank pain

may include medicine to decrease pain or treat a bacterial infection.

Follow up with your doctor as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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