Pooja Devi Pooja Devi Asked 6 months ago

What side is your kidney on female?

My sister is pregnant and feeling some back discomfort. We were wondering if it's related to her kidneys. So, for a female, which side is your kidney typically on?

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Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Namaste. The kidneys, for both men and women, are located on both sides of the lower back, slightly above the waist. Gentle breathing exercises and certain yoga asanas can help maintain overall kidney vitality, but always seek medical advice for discomfort.

Ruchika Sharma Ruchika Sharma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Just like in men, women also have two kidneys, located on either side of the spine, lower back area, just below the rib cage. It's important for everyone, especially women, to stay hydrated and take care of kidney health due to increased risk of UTIs. Any pain needs a doctor's visit.

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Priya Menon Priya Menon Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Our kidneys are on both sides of the lower back, beneath the ribs. I once ignored some discomfort there, thinking it was just backache, and it turned out to be a kidney infection. Please, if you feel anything unusual, get it checked by a doctor right away, don't make my mistake.

Aisha Begum Aisha Begum Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Worrying about your health, especially something like your kidneys, can be really tough on your mind. Just to clarify, you have two kidneys, one on each side of your spine, at the back, just below your rib cage. Remember to take care of your mental health too while dealing with physical concerns.

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Kamla Tai Kamla Tai Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Beti, hamare do gurde hote hain, ek idhar aur ek udhar, peeth ki taraf kamar se thoda upar. Bahut zaroori hain. Pani khoob piyo, aur agar koi takleef ho, toh doctor ko zaroor dikhao. Nimbu pani bhi acha hota hai gurde ke liye, but as a general drink only.

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