What causes recurring abdominal and back pain?
Patient: The last few months I have had lower back pain and abdominal right side pain. Thought I had a UTI, tested for micrcoscopic blood in urine. CT scan showed no kidney stones. Continued to have mircroscopic blood in urine..Was sent to a urologist, did another CT scan with contrast, no urological issues, right ovarian cyst and small amt of pelvic ascites..I want to follow  up with my GYN, but what should I ask them to test for at this point.? I had a pelvic exam about a month ago, but many of the symptoms I have concern me about ovarian cancer. What should I ask for test wise to further identify the recurring abdominal and back pain and bloating Doctor: Hi.Thanks for your query.Read the history and understood it. The tests you should ask for are : A course of an antibiotic and metronidazole to be taken by you and your partner. Diagnostic Laparoscopy and sos procedure, send the fluid for analysis to see that you are not suffering from tuberculosis of abdomen.Biopsy if required, To get the offending tissues out .