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How can you tell the difference between backpain and kidney pain?
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See below: It can be difficult to distinguish between the two you need a medical examination and maybe some tests.
Answered 12/3/2018
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Different: Kidney pain is usually extremely sharp. Back pain is usually more global. The kidney pain is usually more localized and usually behind under the rib cage . However at times they can mimic one another. You truly need to be seen by your doctor and get a good physical examination.
Answered 9/28/2016
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