Ritu Gupta Ritu Gupta Asked 5 months ago

Where is flank pain felt?

Since yesterday, I've been having a dull ache on my side, near my back. My mother said it might be 'flank pain'. Where exactly is this flank pain usually felt?

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Sunder Rajan Sunder Rajan Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Flank pain is usually felt on the sides of your body, between your ribs and your hips. It can be on one side or both. My amma used to say drink plenty of water if you feel pain there, for kidney health, but for proper diagnosis, it is always best to see the doctor.

Priya Kapoor Priya Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Don't worry too much, but it's good you're asking. Flank pain is typically felt in the area on either side of your torso, between your lower ribs and your hips. It can be from muscles, but often people worry about kidneys. It's always best to get it properly checked to be safe, okay?

Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Flank pain is located on the side of your body, in the area between your lower ribs and your hip bones. It can be on one side or both. When I had it, my doctor at Apollo told me it could be many things, so you must clearly describe your symptoms to your doctor to get the right diagnosis.

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Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Flank pain? Oh god, it's that annoying pain in your side, right? Like, where your kidney probably lives, between your ribs and hips. As if sleep deprivation isn't enough, now my sides are hurting too. 😩 Definitely get it checked if it's severe, don't be like me and just assume it's exhaustion!

Kabir Das Kabir Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It's completely normal to feel anxious about any new pain, especially when you don't know the cause. Flank pain is usually felt on your back or side, between your lowest rib and your hip. It can sometimes be a sign of kidney issues, so it's really important to talk to a doctor to get some clarity and peace of mind.

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Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Flank pain? Is that like, pain in your side, below your ribs but above your hip bone? I've felt something there sometimes and got really worried. Does it feel dull or sharp for others? I always panic it's kidney stones.

Kabir Singh Kabir Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Flank pain is felt on the sides, right? Like, not front or back, but the area between the lower ribs and the pelvis. Is it always a kidney problem, or can it be from something else also? I'm not sure.

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