Kavita Sharma Kavita Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Where is kidney pain on body?

My mother was worried about my water intake and told me to be careful about my kidneys. I just want to know where kidney pain would be on the body if I ever experience it.

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Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Kidney pain is usually felt in the back, just below your ribs, on one side or both. It can also spread to the front of your body or down towards the groin. Hope you find some relief soon.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Don't make my mistake and ignore it. Kidney pain is typically in your flanks, that area on your back just under your rib cage, on either side of your spine. It can be a dull ache or sharp pain. Please get it checked if you're feeling it, better safe than sorry, trust me.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Initially, I used to panic with any back pain, thinking it's kidney related. But my doctor said kidney pain is usually in the mid-to-upper back, below the ribs, and sometimes radiates. If it's a general muscle ache, it's lower. Still, if it's persistent or severe, better to check with a doc just to be sure.

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Meena Kapoor Meena Kapoor Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

My son had kidney pain once, and he described it as a deep, throbbing ache in his side, near his lower back, but a bit higher up. Sometimes it would go into his tummy also. We went to the doctor immediately. Please consult a specialist to understand what's happening.

Deepak Singh Deepak Singh Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Kidney pain? Generally felt in your back, just below the rib cage, on the sides. Not usually the lower back. If it's bad, or you're unsure, go to the doctor. Don't self-diagnose. Simple.

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Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Haan ji, kidney pain usually comes from your back, know? Exactly below your ribs, thoda side mein. Sometimes it feels like it's going towards your પેટ (stomach) also. Na, it's not like normal back pain jo thakaan se hota hai. Always better to get it checked, haan.

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