Back pain

Back and flank pain usually indicates a problem in the musculoskeletal system. Back pain can occur in combination with flank pain in cases of tension, dislocated vertebrae, slipped discs or irritated nerves. The musculoskeletal system is susceptible to such complaints due to lack of exercise, predominantly sedentary activities and one-sided physical strain in everyday life.

Tension can be relieved by warmth and massages. Dislocated vertebrae can be repositioned by a physiotherapist, osteopath or chiropractor. If a slipped disc is suspected, an orthopedic or neurological examination should be performed. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, painkillers and physiotherapy are prescribed, but under certain circumstances a surgical intervention may be necessary to correct the prolapse. Physical activity and targeted strengthening of the back muscles help to prevent back pain and flank pain caused by problems with the musculoskeletal system.

With nausea

Flank pain in combination with nausea can indicate different causes. Cramp-like and very sudden pain in the flank, accompanied by nausea and sweating, can indicate kidney stones or ureteral stones. If such a stone gets into the ureter, this leads to cramp-like contractions of the ureter.

This is very painful and subsides as soon as the stone passes the ureter and reaches the bladder. Smaller stones can then pass through the urine. In some cases, however, it is necessary to remove the stone by surgery. Inflammation of the renal pelvis is also associated with flank pain and can be accompanied by nausea. Gastrointestinal infections with nausea and vomiting can also be accompanied by flank pain due to repeated vomiting.Since the complaints can also have other causes and need not be directly related, a medical clarification is recommended.

Burning when urinating

A burning sensation when urinating in combination with flank pain indicates an infection in the urinary tract. Urinary burning typically occurs with cystitis. If a bladder infection does not heal, the germs can rise over time via the ureters to the kidneys, where they can also cause an inflammation.

This leads to flank pain, which can be very severe. In most cases, those affected also develop a fever and a distinct feeling of illness. An antibiotic therapy is then absolutely necessary, as otherwise complications such as blood poisoning can arise. A cystitis that does not heal by conventional means should therefore lead to a visit to the doctor so that an inflammation of the renal pelvis does not occur in the first place.