Question 1

is a heating pad good for mild kidney pain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Will not effect kidney but can make people feel better regarding a skin/nerve effect.

Question 2

does heating pad help kidney pain?

Accepted Answer

NO : Heating pad usually help relax the muscles /ligaments which can improve pain. Sometimes muscles around kidney can go into spasm from kidney infection called pyelonephritis and in that case a heating pad may provide temporary relief.

Question 3

back/kidney pain, would using a heating pad be ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is ok: Yes it is ok and may help with the pain.

Question 4

is a heating pad or i've better for kidney pain? er said i had a uti but i'm not really having bladder problems, it's just my left kidney.

Accepted Answer

Neither: If it's a stone not much but medication and passing the stone will help. My condolences.

Question 5

can i use a heating pad for a kidney stone?

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You can: But it will not work.  The stone blocks and the  smoothe muscles in the ureter work overtime to push it forward, and that sounds out alarm signals big time causing nausea, vomiting sweating and pain.  The heating pad solves none of the cause or even any of the aftermath. Go to the er.

Question 6

will a heating pad give any relief for kidney stone pain

Accepted Answer

It can but careful!: Heat can relieve the pain; have to be careful as it can cause burns. It may also cause some chronic changes in the skin if used for a long time. It is better to get treated.

Question 7

can applying a heating pad to your back or side to deal with kidney infection pain/discomfort cause damage to the kidneys? been told by friend it can

Accepted Answer

No: I can't think of any way a heating pad would cause kidney damage with normal use.

Question 8

both of my kidneys are hurting and a heating pad isn't working, and i'm in pain! so what else can i do? i have & had kidney stones bow and in the past

Accepted Answer

Get checked,,,: If this pain is very bad it's best to go to the doctor or hospital and get checked/examined.  It might be stones or it might be a urinary tract infection that has spread to the bladder and to the kidneys, or it might be the endometriosis.  But you won't know unless you get checked and get tested, so see the doctor promptly.  Ibuprofen helps pain, but might mask a fever, so please get checked.

Question 9

can prolonged use of an electric heating pad cause internal damage, particularly to the kidneys? i have been using an electric heating pad for chronic back pain nightly for 2 years+ 2-4hours at 113f-130f.  i am concerned about possible internal damage, es

Accepted Answer

You : You won't hurt your kidneys but you can sure burn the skin on your back! ouch! i ask my patients with low back pain to use hot water bottles because they naturally cool off and you can't fall asleep and get burned.

Question 10

experiencing back pain 3+ weeks. went to er. they found kidney stones in ct scan. i treated it myself with lemon juice apple vinegar heating  pad. they started to drop to buttock and then disappear. one is still in buttock. won't move. what to do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: who may refer you to a urologist for further management, you don't want to self treat a kidney / ureter stone without medical supervision, if it is an insurance problem, go back to ER or seek help in free clinics / University/, teaching hospital, wish you wellness

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Is a heating pad good for mild kidney pain?

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Does heating pad help kidney pain?

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Back/kidney pain, would using a heating pad be ok?

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Is a heating pad or i've better for kidney pain? er said i had a uti but i'm not really having bladder problems, it's just my left kidney.

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Can i use a heating pad for a kidney stone?

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Will a heating pad give any relief for kidney stone pain

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Can applying a heating pad to your back or side to deal with kidney infection pain/discomfort cause damage to the kidneys? been told by friend it can

A member asked:

Both of my kidneys are hurting and a heating pad isn't working, and i'm in pain! so what else can i do? i have & had kidney stones bow and in the past

A member asked:

Can prolonged use of an electric heating pad cause internal damage, particularly to the kidneys? i have been using an electric heating pad for chronic back pain nightly for 2 years+ 2-4hours at 113f-130f. i am concerned about possible internal damage, es

A member asked:

Experiencing back pain 3+ weeks. went to er. they found kidney stones in ct scan. i treated it myself with lemon juice apple vinegar heating pad. they started to drop to buttock and then disappear. one is still in buttock. won't move. what to do?

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