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I had a bladder infection but it was treated. but now im having the same dull pains in my left side. could it be from drinking coffee? damaged kidney?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Kidney, yes: Coffee, no- but kidney pain typically occurs in either flank. Make sure the UTI has been completely cleared.

Dr Kamnani and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/28/2014

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A member asked:

I had a bladder infection but it was treated. but now im having the same dull pains in my left side. could it be from drinking coffee? damaged kidney?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Kamnani and another doctor agreed

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