Allearia Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 12yo son suddenly has pain in the back on the lower right side. He says it is worse when he stands and a little better when he sits or lies down. He wasn't doing any lifting or anything recently, though he could have moved in an awkward way and strained it I guess. Does anyone think this could be a symptom of something bigger? Trying to figure out if this is an immediate doctor thing or probably just back pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Kidney infection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Could it be a kidney stone? I'd give some ibuprofen and wait an hour to reevaluate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted December 28, 2013 Author Share Posted December 28, 2013 That was my first thought, doesn't seem like appendicitis or something like that. Will watch it! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Back pain in kids is not common and often requires evaluation. in this case, i would be trying to figure out if it is a muscle or strain issue of some sort. i would probably tap on the kidney area to check for tenderness too. If this just started and is not severe, I would probably wait to see what happens over a few days. If the pain is really significant or there are signs of a kidney infection, then I would not wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myra Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Also lyme disease - my son gets terrific back pain with his chronic lyme Myra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygal Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 My first thought was kidney infection. He'd need a urine test. It can be very painful if that's what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only me Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I agree with possible kidney infection. I actually had one when I was 12 and back pain was a main symptom. Does he have a fever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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