My Side Hurts

There can be many causes of flank pain, such as muscle strain, rib injury, lung problems, liver or gallbladder problems. The severity of the symptoms, their duration, and any accompanying symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, fever, nausea, etc.) are important. Can you provide more information about your complaint? Is the pain constant or intermittent? Is it sharp or aching? Does it get worse with breathing? Do you have any other symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, etc.)? Have you had an injury that could be causing the pain?

This information is important for us to make the right referral. Flank pain can be an acute condition and should be evaluated by a health professional, especially if it is accompanied by serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing or severe pain. I recommend that you visit a general practitioner for an initial evaluation, but they may refer you to an internist or pulmonologist depending on the situation. Please remember that I am not a doctor and this is not a medical diagnosis.