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I'm a 56 year old male. i have pain in my lower left abdomen. how can i know if my kidneys are functioning well?
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Constipation: Most likely constipation. Get a ua & kidney blood test if concerned.
Answered 11/6/2012
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Two part question: Kidney function can be measured by checking the glomerular filtration rate and creatinine through a blood test. Pain in the lower left abdomen may be due to many causes including colon (ex:growth, diverticulitis) , prostate, renal stone, hernia, back pain, muscle strain. Best place to start is to see one's doc about the abdominal pain and let doc ask questions, examine, and order further tests.
Answered 5/19/2015
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