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Where do kidneys hurt?
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Sides and back: Usually on the sides and back of mid trunk; lower end of ribs.
Answered 5/6/2017
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Kidney pain: Get a urinalysis to look for microscopic hematuria (to see if you may have kidney stones) and a urine culture (to rule out urinary infection, which may involve the kidneys). Also, have an ultrasound done of your kidneys (to rule out any masses).
Answered 8/27/2013
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