Rekha Prasad Rekha Prasad Asked 6 months ago

Can kidney disease cause abdominal pain?

For the past few weeks, I've been getting some strange pain in my stomach area. My neighbour told me to check my kidneys, so I'm trying to see if there's a link. Can kidney disease cause abdominal pain?

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Harpal Singh Harpal Singh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Yes, kidney problems can cause pain that spreads to the lower abdomen or groin area. While simple warm water bags can help soothe muscle tension, for internal organ issues you must get proper medical advice from a doctor. Do not rely on home tips alone.

Lata Srinivasan Lata Srinivasan Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

In my case, when I had kidney infection, I felt a sharp pain in my lower abdomen along with a fever. It was quite scary but got resolved with the right medical treatment. I am only sharing my experience, so please check with a doctor.

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Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Look, if the pain is traveling from your back to your stomach or groin, it's very typical of kidney issues or stones. Don't waste time trying to tolerate it or taking random pain killers. Just go get an ultrasound done and see a doctor.

Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I went through this and the abdominal discomfort was so painful and exhausting, it really drained me emotionally. If you are feeling this, please know you are not alone. It is a very real symptom of kidney strain, and getting it checked will help you feel much safer.

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, my mother always told me that kidney heat or stones can cause pain in the lower belly. While we sometimes drink tender coconut water to cool the body down, we always trust the family doctor for a proper scan and treatment if the pain persists.

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