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My l-kidney hurts, its very faint but it bothers a lil.. no other symptoms... what are test that detetmine if its my kidney?

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See below: You need a doctor to examine you if it is really the kidney or muscular back pain, other tests which may help is a kidney ultrasound.

Dr Cain agreed

Answered 2/26/2014

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physical exam: See your physician with this complaint and make sure that you ask about your concerns.

Answered 10/18/2013

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