Kidney pain what to do?

Get ua: Are you sure it is a kidney pain? Get a urinalysis and a physical exam.

Kidney pain: Kidney pain is usually caused when something stretches or irritates the capsule surrounding the kidney. So stones, infection, obstruction can all cause kidney pain. However, it needs to be evaluated by a physician. Back pain can also occur around the kidney area, which is much more common.

Kidney pain: Answer by dr cherullo copied kidney pain is caused classically because of distension or stretching of the renal capsule. This happens with blockages (stones) and infection most commonly. A kidney stone not causing blockage or simple cystitis (uti without kidney involvement) does not typically cause pain. So please be certain it is related to kidney.

Many causes: Flank pain and back pain can have many different causes. The assumption that is your kidney that is hurting really can only be verified by physical examination and possibly x-rays.