Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Where is the kidneys in the body and what is their function?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
See below: The kidneys are in the small of the back on either side of the spine and they help in eliminating waste and regulating salt and water balance and various electrolytes.
Answered 11/10/2012
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Does the shape of your kidneys have any effect on how they function?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm having burning feelings on the sides back of my body for which I think is kidney what's wrong?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it true that everyone's body cleanses kidneys during the times of 10- 2 am.? No matter what schedule you are on ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Went to E.R> and was told Kidney's functioning normally. Still feel pain in lower back and on lower sides. What could this be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can poor kidney function cause weird body odor?
Is there a connection between kidney function and body odor?
Is there any correlation between kidney function and body odor?
A lot of fluid around body. Kidney function normal. Told to take Duiretics, is finding the cause important. Not salt as do not use it.
How to know if blood circulation through the body is ok esp kidney.R serum Cr N random urine test sufficient to check kidney functioning?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
