Help?

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My DP, 23 has woken up with pain in his back on the side. He's Moaning and groaning, he does seem in a lot of pain.

He is moving around walking but is just in pain. Should he go to a&e? My first thought is trapped wind though. Tia

Where abouts in his side? Could be kidneys? How's his pee? (am not a doc btw way but kidney infections hurt like hell).

It's his left side. Near the bottom of his back, he has been sick from the pain now. His pee is fine no colour/smell

Don't go to a&e.
Ring 111 they could get him an appointment or give you good advice

Oh & give him paracetamol and ibuprofen

Of course go to A&E. If an adult is in that much pain, it needs medical attention, not being triaged by a computer programme.

111 can make an appointment with a Dr for him.
But if you would rather go to a&e and sit for 5 hours waiting to be seen, then go for it.

That's really helpful to know jimijack .

Call 111, they will get him in to see the out of hours doctor.

Really, despite the bad press, 111 offer great service.
Give them a go x

Thanks everyone. will give 111 a call as he's refused a&e anyway. Will keep this updated

Ah, turns out to be kidney stones. Thanks all for your advice

Thanks very much jimijack too, I did phone 111 which gave him appointment with out of hours doc. We would have been waiting much longer at a&e!

Fab, glad you got him seen, hope he feels better soon.