What causes tenderness in the lower abdomen?
Patient: I had kidney stones a couple years ago and yesterday I started have a lot of pain on my right side both in the front and back - the back it seems to be about the waist level midway from the spine to my side - the front seems to be again about the waist area but maybe a little lower - both areas are even tender to touch and hurts when I stand up and sit down - it really hurts to bend over as well - could this beginning kidney stones again? Doctor: Hi,  As you say it indicates there is a possibility of kidney stones and pain from which radiates to the backside. Let me tell you a few questions: Do you feel nausea, fever? Is there any pain in the thigh region or testes? Is your bowel ok? Is there any problem in urination?  Let me know so that you can be precisely guided well. I hope you will update in feedback.  You can also get an appointment with a physician where examination can be carried properly and accordingly cause can be precisely identified and managed.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Soheel Hussain Zargar, Dentist