Neha Sharma Neha Sharma Asked 7 months ago

What causes kidney pain on right side?

Last week, I had a really bad ache on my right side, around my back, and it made me worried. Someone said it could be my kidney. What causes kidney pain on the right side?

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Gita Devi Gita Devi Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago
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Right side kidney pain, huh? Probably just another way our body tells us we're getting old and need to drink more water! But really, could be stones, infection, or maybe even appendix if it's low enough. Always a guessing game with our bodies, isn't it? Best to let a doctor guess with instruments.

Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Dude, if it's kidney pain on the right, most likely it's a stone trying to pass, or maybe an infection in that kidney only. My friend had a stone on the right side last year, he was in so much pain. Don't ignore it, get it checked out by a doctor.

Sarita Das Sarita Das Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Please, please do not ignore pain on the right side. I once thought it was just muscle pain and delayed seeing a doctor for weeks. Turns out it was a kidney stone that had caused an infection. The treatment became much harder. Go for a checkup, better to be safe.

Mrs. Lakshmi Rao Mrs. Lakshmi Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

For mild aches, sometimes warm compress or drinking ajwain water helps, but for proper kidney pain on the right side, especially if it's sharp or doesn't go away, you must see a doctor. It could be kidney stones or an infection, which natural remedies alone cannot fix. Don't delay for serious symptoms.

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Prema Narayan Prema Narayan Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Right side kidney pain can be concerning, ma. My mother always said to drink plenty of coconut water for any kidney issues, but for actual pain, especially if it's severe, the doctor is best. It could be a stone or an infection, and they will know how to help you. Please consult them.

Pranav Joshi Pranav Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yaar, right side kidney pain can be super annoying. Actually, it could be a stone, or sometimes a UTI that's gone up to that kidney. For me, once it was just dehydration after a long day in the sun. But still, don't take it lightly, go get checked by a good doctor, bro.

Ashok Singh Ashok Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I had a sharp pain on my right side once, and my family doctor thought it might be a stone. After a scan, it was confirmed. So from my experience, stones are a very real possibility when you feel pain on one side. I'm not a doctor, just sharing what happened to me.

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Rajeshwari Singh Rajeshwari Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

For any persistent pain, especially kidney pain on the right side, the first practical step is to consult a doctor. They might suggest simple tests like a urine test or an ultrasound. Kidney stones or infections are common culprits, and these need proper medical intervention, not just home remedies.

Ananya Mukherjee Ananya Mukherjee Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Feeling pain on your right side can be really anxiety-inducing, I completely understand. It's natural to worry about what it could be. Common causes for right-sided kidney pain are stones or infections in that specific kidney. Please prioritize seeing a doctor to ease your mind and get a proper diagnosis.

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