Dolor en el flanco

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Dolor en el flanco

Definición:

El dolor en el flanco se refiere al dolor en un lado del cuerpo entre el abdomen superior y la espalda.

Nombres alternativos:

Dolor de costado; Dolor en el costado

Consideraciones generales:

El dolor en el flanco o en el costado a menudo significa dificultad renal y si dicho dolor está acompañado de fiebre , escalofríos, sangre en la orina o micción frecuente o urgente, entonces es probable que la causa sea un problema renal.

Ver también: cálculos renales

Causas comunes:

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