Pooja Deshmukh Pooja Deshmukh Asked 6 months ago

Does kidney pain get worse with movement?

I'm trying to figure out if the pain I'm feeling is kidney related. Does kidney pain typically worsen when you move around, like turning or bending?

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Kalyani Subramanian Kalyani Subramanian Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago
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Typically, muscle issues get worse with movement while kidney pain stays constant regardless of your position. However, severe kidney stones can sometimes feel sharper when you move around. Please play it safe and schedule a doctor's appointment to find the exact reason.

Tanmay Ghosh Tanmay Ghosh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

It is so exhausting when you can't even find a comfortable position to sit or lie down. I remember crying because moving even slightly felt terrible when I had my kidney infection. Please don't suffer in silence, go to a hospital and get proper treatment.

Snehal Kulkarni Snehal Kulkarni Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Haan na, movement se thoda uncomfortable toh feel hota hi hai. Par kidney pain toh bina hile bhi bohot dull ache deta rehta hai continuously. Aap aaram karo aur jyada dukh raha hai toh doc ko dikha lo.

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Abhishek Jha Abhishek Jha Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I had this issue during a busy project sprint and ignored it, thinking it was just desk fatigue. If the pain doesn't change when you change your posture, it's likely internal. Take half a day off, get a quick ultrasound, and get a clear answer instead of dragging it.

Kabir Gill Kabir Gill Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Honestly bro, when I had kidney stones, moving or walking actually made me want to throw up because the pain was so intense. If it's a constant deep throbbing, don't wait for it to get worse. Just head to a clinic and get it checked.

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Aniket Sen Aniket Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I thought I hurt my back during football practice because it hurt when I ran. But the pain stayed bad even when I was just lying on my bed doing nothing. Ended up being a mild infection, so better get it checked before your exams or college work piles up.

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