Multiple choice

Loin is the area from the last rib to the wings of the pelvis. Since last few weeks Arjun is feeling pain in the loin. It may be an indication of _____________.

  1. glomerulonephritis

  2. urinary tract infection

  3. prostatic enlargement

  4. chronic renal impairment

  5. urinary tract stones
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pain in the loin is typical of a urinary tract infection and depending on the infection, the pain may be felt anywhere from the loin to the genitalia . The pain is caused by obstruction to urine flow and subsequent distension and sometimes spasm of the ureters and collecting system upstream of the obstruction.

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