Is the kidney on the right or left?

Question

I felt a sharp pain in my side yesterday, and I'm a bit worried about my kidneys. I can't quite remember which side the kidney is on. Is the kidney located on the right or left side of the body?

Gaurav Mehta · Accepted Answer

Haha, good question! Luckily, we get two of them, one on the right and one on the left, so you don't have to pick a favorite. They're both busy doing their thing, filtering away!

Shreya Jain · Answer

Actually, we have two kidneys, one on each side of our spine, near the lower back. They are super important for filtering waste. Eating a balanced vegetarian diet and staying hydrated helps keep both of them healthy.

Priya Sharma · Answer

Oh, I always thought it was only on one side! So it's both? Are they exactly the same size then?

Akash Gupta · Answer

Man, at this point, I'm not even sure what day it is, let alone which side my kidney is on! But yeah, we have one on each side, doing important work while I'm probably scrolling late at night. Need to give them a break.

Sonali Kadam · Answer

Ho na, you actually have two kidneys! Ek right side pe, aur dusra left side pe. Both are very important for keeping your body clean from inside. So both sides need care.

Rahul Singh · Answer

Dude, you have two kidneys! One on the right and one on the left. Had some pain once, thought it was one side, turns out both were fine. They're just behind your lower ribs.

Is the kidney on the right or left?

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Consult a nephrologist

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