Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Asked 4 months ago

Where does your back hurt with a kidney infection?

I've had a dull ache in my lower back for a few days, and a friend mentioned it could be a kidney infection. Where exactly does your back hurt if you have a kidney infection? Is it on one side?

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Ravi Singh Ravi Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Kidney infection pain is generally in the lower back, typically near your flanks, like the sides of your spine. It can spread to the groin too. If you suspect this, go to the doctor, don't wait.

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

If it's a kidney infection, the pain is usually in your lower back, sometimes on one side. It can feel dull or sharp. Please don't ignore it, get it checked by a doctor soon.

Prakash Menon Prakash Menon Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

For a kidney infection, the pain typically occurs in the flank area, which is the side of your back, just below the ribs. If you have such pain, along with other symptoms like fever or burning urination, please go to a reputable hospital and consult a urologist or general physician immediately. Don't self-diagnose.

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Sunita Kulkarni Sunita Kulkarni Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, kidney ka pain usually comes in your lower back, on one side or both, jahaan kidneys hote hain. It can feel deep and constant. Aur bukhar bhi aa sakta hai. Doctor ko dikhana zaroori hai.

Shanta Rao Shanta Rao Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Kidney infection pain is usually felt in the lower back or side, often on one side. It can be quite severe. Any such pain, especially with fever or other symptoms, means you MUST see a doctor quickly. It's a serious condition that needs treatment.

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Geeta Sharma Geeta Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Many people confuse regular back pain with kidney pain. For a kidney infection, the pain is usually higher up in the back, under the ribs, towards the sides (flank area). It can be dull or sharp, and often comes with fever, chills, and painful urination. Don't ignore these signs, a quick check-up is best.

Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

With kidney infection, the pain is usually in the flank area, which is the mid to lower back, typically on one side. While diet is important for overall kidney health, if you suspect an infection, you need proper medical treatment and antibiotics, not just dietary changes. Please consult a doctor.

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