Question 1

i have what i think is kidney pain on my back left side. it is very mild and sporadic and it started on saturday night. i took some melatonin to get to sleep and after a few hours there was this pain. this is the only symptom. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

: It may be the advent of a renal stone. See your doctor. Good Luck

Question 2

what is the characteristics of kidney pain ?

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Flank pain: most of the kidney pain are flank and back pain,the pain radiate to the front,and some time all the way to the penis and testicle as well.

Question 3

what is the difference between kidney pain and lower back pain?

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Location: Like real estate, the difference is location, location, location.  Kidney pain is usually flank pain more on the sides of the back than along the spine.  Low back pain is located along the spinal column in the muscles.

Question 4

kidney pain what to do?

Accepted Answer

Get ua: Are you sure it is a kidney pain?  Get a urinalysis and a physical exam.

Question 5

what causes kidney pain?

Accepted Answer

Renal capsule: Kidney pain is caused classically because of distension or stretching of the renal capsule.  This happens with blockages (stones) and infection most commonly.  A kidney stone not causing blockage or simple cystitis (uti without kidney involvement) does not typically cause pain.  The pain is mediated via the vagus nerve which explains the associated nausea, sweating, etc.

Question 6

how does kidney pain feel?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Flank pain due to an obstructing stone can be of sudden onset, very sharp, excruciating ; can come in waves (colic). Worse than childbirth. Pain from pyelonephriits (infection) can vary from dull ache to severe ache.; associated with fever.Kidney trauma . All can b associated with nausea ; vomiting. Polycystic kidney pain, tumor chronic hydronephrosis or trauma can all cause dull tomoderate pain.

Question 7

kidney pain while jogging?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Hydrate, keep away from nsaids , breathe right.

Question 8

how is kidney pain feels like ?

Accepted Answer

Kidney pain: Discomfort from kidney pathology ,like tumors or infection, usually occurs in the midback or flank and may be dull or an ache. Kidney stone pain is severe when the stone is being passed and the pain starts in the flank and  radiates toward the groin.

Question 9

what does kidney pain feel like?

Accepted Answer

Colic or flank pain: Kidney pain can occur as a result of stones or infection. People who have kidney stones report colicky pain that comes & goes during which it's impossible to get comfortable. Pain can range from affected back down flank & around to groin area. Kidney infection is typically localized to affected back at 'costovertebral angle" where ribs meet spine. Muscles don't hurt but tapping gently elicits pain.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of kidney pain?

Accepted Answer

Flank pain: Usually pain in the kidneys is manifest with pain flank area or the area of the back on either side just below the ribs.

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I have what i think is kidney pain on my back left side. it is very mild and sporadic and it started on saturday night. i took some melatonin to get to sleep and after a few hours there was this pain. this is the only symptom. what should i do?

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