pain in the flank does not indicate a bladder infection; that would bladder pain (the bladder is located in middle above your public bone). pain in the right or left flank area could indicate kidney problems musculoskeletal disorders or even gastrointestinal problems. right flank only? gall bladder or liver can be included in the wide array of possibilities. left flank? referred pain from the pancreas or spleen. if the cause of your ten month flank pain has yet to be determined i would be very concerned. have you had an abdominal mri or ct scan:? are you seeing a specialist? it is very very important for you to have a dicussion with your doctors about the next diagnostic steps that need to be taken.
does pain in flank area indicate bladder infection. taking ciprofloxacin but pain has been in same area since january.