Study of Causes of Flank Pain among Sudanese Using Ultrasonography

Abstract

This is a descriptive observational study; the main objective was to determine the accuracy of ultrasound in assessing kidney in patient with loin pain and to find out the main causes of loin pain.The study was conducted at ultrasound department in Hajalsaffi hospital and Algrefgarb centerfrom july2018 up to September 2018.Random sample of sixty patients male and female with different ages who are complaining of loin pain were chosen, abdominal ultrasound examinationwas done using Shimadzu ultrasound machine (3.5 Hz probe). The results of this study showed that the renal diseases were common causes of lion pain, other causes were identified. Stones were the common renal disorder and had the common value of complications with percentage of 83.3%. Males were most affected than femaleswith percentage of63.9%, 36.1% respectively. No significant renal changes in size or texture. The study concluded that lion pain is an indicator for renal disorder, and Ultrasoundhad accuracy in detection of early renal disorder.Ultrasound machines should be availablein all hospital and medical centers and ultrasound investigation should be the first line for patients with loin pain