What can nausea, vomiting, and flank pain mean?
Flank pain is pain felt in the lower back-side area where the kidneys are located. If this pain is accompanied by nausea and vomiting, conditions such as kidney stones, urinary tract obstruction, or kidney infection should be evaluated.
How can the possibility of infection be understood?
If flank pain is accompanied by fever, chills, weakness, foul-smelling urine, or pain during urination, an immediate evaluation for kidney infection is necessary. When stones and infection occur together, the situation can become more urgent.
When to see a doctor
Tests used for diagnosis
- Urine analysis
- Urine culture
- Ultrasonography
- Tomography
- Blood tests
Frequently asked questions
Do kidney stones cause nausea and vomiting?
Yes. Nausea and vomiting can accompany kidney stone pain, especially when it is severe.
What should be done if flank pain and fever are present together?
If flank pain is accompanied by fever or chills, it is necessary to consult a healthcare facility immediately due to the possibility of kidney infection or infection with a stone.
Can flank pain be confused with muscle pain?
Yes, sometimes it can be confusing. However, if there are changes in urine color, fever, nausea, vomiting, or pain during urination, urological causes should be evaluated.
