Flank Pain
Alternate Names : Flank Discomfort
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
When someone
complains of flank pain, the healthcare provider may ask questions, such as:
exactly where the pain is located
when the pain started
the type of pain, such as sharp, dull, or crampy
whether the person has ever had this type of pain before
whether the pain is constant or only occurs sometimes
whether there has been any injury to the painful area
whether anything makes the pain better or worse
whether or not there has been any other symptoms, such as swelling, rash, or fever
what other medical conditions a person has, if any
what medications, drugs, or herbs a person takes, if any
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