Excruciating pain in the lower back while urinating after controlling it for a long time. Suggestions?
Patient: Once in July while flying & just now in my home I held my urine longer than normal, then when I went to release I had excruciating lower left back pain when urinating. The first time it was so bad it sent me to my knees, which was difficult since i was in an airplane laboratory. That first time I prayed for my death instead of healing it was so bad. it may have lasted 5 minutes & then continued a while longer a mild discomfort The next time was just a few minutes ago it was not as bad. What is wrong with me? Whom do I see for a repair? The email address provide is mine since 1998 and is legitimate so please put forth the effort to respond, Thank you, Male 42 years old with possible kidney issue Doctor: Hi. If you have pain in left lower back while passing urine it could be a symptom of a stone in your kidneys or ureter. The best thing to do would be to obtain a urine analysis and an ultrasound of your kidneys. You will also benefit from some pain relief medications which any family doctor would be able to prescribe. Good luck.