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What life threatening injury can present with flank pain? This is a differential diagnosis. Given the signs and symptoms what could the injury or illness be? In my case last night, peeing blood is a good thing because you can pretty much rule out this life threatening condition.

Gall Stones. If stuck in the duct after removal can cause serious pain and other issues. Like an infection. Or your pancreas is acting up.


A SIDE NOTE REGARDING NSAID'S :
Not everyone can take them. Those with ulcers need to be aware of the issues associated with nsaids.
one link of many on the issue http://patients.gi.org/topics/aspirin-and-nsaids/