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I am experiencing stabbing pains in my kidney, especially the left side. it comes and go. it started 3 months ago. it increases when i took some wine?

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Dr. Harold Tsai answered

Pain: kidney pain can range from infection, inflammation and obstruction. You need to see a doctor and an kidney ultrasound will be helpful

Answered 2/4/2015

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A member asked:

I am experiencing stabbing pains in my kidney, especially the left side. it comes and go. it started 3 months ago. it increases when i took some wine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Tsai answered

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