What causes thumping and throbbing pain in flank other than kidney stones?
Patient: I ve had problems with kidney stones for about 3 months. I ve passed three stones with great difficulty. I still have 2 stones in my right kidney that are to large to pass. My urologist said that the stones should not be causing me any pain, but I have a thumping, throbbing pain in my right flank. My urologist said that Lithotripsy would have to be done so the stone could pass. He explained that this could be very painful, but that I should be having no pain at this time. If not kidney stones, what should we be looking for? I have been an RN for many years. I am not trying to self diagnose, but I still believe that the pain is kidney stone related. HELP! Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.The kidney is connected to the urinary bladder through the ureters. It is possible that there might be small stones in the ureter which are undetected. At time even after passage of stones from the kidney and through the ureter there is mild injury to the wall of ureter and this causes pain and discomfort. Please discuss with your doctor and take prescription for an alpha blocker and urine alkalizer to help reduce the acidity of urine to prevent more stone formation. The alpha blocker will relax the smooth muscle and treat symptoms of spasm due to any problem in the ureter. Please do not worry.