Amit Shah Amit Shah Asked 5 months ago

Where do u feel kidney pain?

My father has been complaining about some back pain, and he's worried it might be related to his kidneys. I want to help him, so I'm trying to understand, where exactly do you typically feel kidney pain in the body?

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Meera Das Meera Das Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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I hope you're not actually feeling kidney pain! That's definitely not fun. It's usually like a deep ache in your back, just under the ribs. Go to a doctor ASAP, seriously, don't lose sleep over it like I do everything else.

Priya Menon Priya Menon Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Oh, kidney pain? My whole back feels like a perpetually tired kidney these days! But seriously, true kidney pain is usually in your flanks, near your lower back, sometimes radiating forward. Don't ignore it, get it checked, unlike my perpetual tiredness.

Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I once thought I had kidney pain, but it was just muscle strain! Still, I got it checked by a doc. Kidney pain is typically a dull ache or sharp pain in your back, below the ribs, on one or both sides. Don't panic, but get it evaluated.

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Pawan Gupta Pawan Gupta Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

If you suspect kidney pain, don't worry about the cost of tests right now. Delaying diagnosis can lead to more expensive problems later. Get a consultation and follow the doctor's advice for tests; sometimes they're not even that costly.

Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Oh no, hope you're okay! Kidney pain is usually felt in your sides or back, below the rib cage. It can be dull or sharp. Definitely get it checked by a doc if you're feeling anything like that! 🩺✨

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Ramesh Kulkarni Ramesh Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Kidney pain, ho na, that's not good. It feels like a deep pain in your side or back, often just below the ribs. Don't take chances, best to see a doctor. They'll tell you properly.

Saroj Devi Saroj Devi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Beta, kidney pain is serious, it's not like a normal backache. It feels much deeper, often in your flanks, either side of your spine, below the ribs. My sister had kidney stones, and she said the pain was very sharp. Go to the doctor quickly.

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