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Keep haveing mild kidney pain like a dull ache had catscan doc said have kidney stones in kidneys bloodwork can't fig out why alway aching doc stumped?
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likely not kidney: In general, a stone in the kidney will not cause pain. Only if the stone leaves the kidney and either travels down to the bladder or worse, if it gets stuck in front of the kidney and obstructs the kidney, would a stone be a cause of pain. A dull ache in the back, especially if related to certain positions, is likely musculoskeletal and you should try motrin/advil, heating pads and rest.
Answered 10/11/2013
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kidney stones: Kidney stones can cause pain related to movement of stones in an out of the kidney. A mild 'kidney' pain may be totally unrelated to the kidney stones. Could be related to muculoskeletal injury, carrying a back pack, etc.
Answered 10/11/2013
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