Gurcharan Singh Gurcharan Singh Asked 9 months ago

How do you know if you have kidney cancer?

I've been experiencing a dull ache in my side for a few weeks, and sometimes my urine looks a bit off, maybe pinkish. My brother had kidney stones previously, but I'm worried it could be something more serious like kidney cancer. What are the typical signs people notice?

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Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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Hey! Don't let scary thoughts get to you. While things like blood in urine or a dull pain in your side can be signs, they are most likely just simple kidney stones or an infection. Always best to get an ultrasound done to be sure!

Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

As a mother, I know how terrifying it is to worry about serious illnesses. If you or a family member has constant pain in the side, a lump you can feel, or blood in the urine, please don't wait. Take them to a good urologist for an ultrasound.

Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

If you are experiencing persistent lower back pain on just one side that doesn't go away with rest or stretching, it's worth getting checked. Don't just assume it is a muscle pull from the gym. Go get a quick abdominal scan done.

S. Ramakrishnan S. Ramakrishnan Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

In our days, we relied on simple water intake and coconut water for kidney health, but for serious things like blood in the urine, home remedies will not help. You must go to a proper hospital and consult a specialist doctor immediately.

Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

Haan, kidney issues can be very tricky because symptoms don't show up early, na. If you are having blood in your urine or constant backache, please visit a doctor. It is better to get an ultrasound done soon and be tension-free.

Karan Grover Karan Grover Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I've been having this dull pain on my right side near the lower ribs for a month now and I'm honestly so worried about kidney issues. Has anyone else experienced this? I think I need to book a doctor's appointment this week.

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Consult a nephrologist

Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I remember the absolute terror and emotional breakdown when my doctor first suspected a kidney mass. It is a very hard phase to go through, but please get the scans done quickly so you can start the right treatment if needed.

Aditya Roy Aditya Roy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My doctor told me to watch out for things like unexplained weight loss and loss of appetite, which are sometimes silent signs of kidney issues. I love my food too much to ignore these warning signs! Get a proper checkup done.

Shalini Mathew Shalini Mathew Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Often, kidney tumors are caught incidentally when patients get an ultrasound done for some other digestive issue. The common signs are blood in the urine, side pain, and a persistent fever. Please consult a urologist for an accurate evaluation.

Girish Rao Girish Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My elders always tell me to drink plenty of water to keep kidneys clean, but they also say we must trust modern doctors for serious symptoms. If you have pain in your flank area or blood in your urine, please visit a hospital for a CT scan.

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