Abstract
Overview
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Loin pain may be caused by—
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Renal calculi
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Ureteral calculi
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Urinary tract obstruction
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Urinary tract infection
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Type, severity, and location of the pain may vary due to the size, location, degree, and acuity of obstruction or infection
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Loin pain may be atypical in nature and renal colic can be mistaken for other conditions
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The history, physical examination, and radiological imaging are essential to establish the correct diagnosis
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(2007). Loin Pain. In: Urological Tests in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-422-9_9
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