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Flank Pain

Flank pain is known as pain in your upper back, or abdomen and sides. This is also the area of the body where the kidneys are located. It is very important to call our urology specialists if you have flank pain and it is accompanied by fever, chills, and fatigue.

What causes flank pain?

3 most common causes of flank pain are:

  • Urinary tract infections
  • Kidney stones
  • Musculoskeletal problems such are muscle strains, pinched nerves or back issues

Other causes of flank pain are:

  • Bladder or kidney cancer
  • Kidney disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Appendicitis
  • Blockage in the urinary tract
  • Shingles

Some common conditions this symptom is linked to include:

Bladder Cancer

Kidney Cancer

Kidney Stones

Urinary Tract Infection

At Southwest Urology, we understand the urgent nature of a urological condition and the need for timely treatment. We are offering appointments for patients to be seen in our urology clinic within 24 hours of referral. If you are experiencing symptoms similar to those listed on this page, call or visit the link below for a consultation appointment within 24 hours.

440.845.0900

Why Choose Us?

  • Twelve highly trained, collaborative urological specialists all taking new patients
  • Four locations across the northern Ohio region
  • Consultation appointments scheduled within 5-7 days of referral
  • One-stop office for a wide range of urological conditions for both males and females
  • In-office lab testing and imaging
  • In-office medication dispensary
  • Comprehensive cancer care including kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, and testicular cancers
  • Clinical navigation for BPH, Overactive Bladder and Prostate Cancer
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