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Since yesterday my right kidney hurts it comes and goes, but when it does it really hurts.ive gotten this before, but imnot homeany otc med i cantake?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

How do you: Know it is your kidney and not a musculo-skeletal issue which would be more common. If you have kidney stones the nsaid's may temporarily help but if symptoms progress then see a doctor in a good urgent care center or ed.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/12/2015

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