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Problem with my left kidney, tight feeling. soarness at times, frequent in pain. conclusions on hypothesis. thanks, pat.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Unclear: Soreness and tightness may or may not be related to kidneys. Don't have to have a kidney disease, although a stone is possible. Muscles could cause same symptoms. Unless already done that, need to see a doc for simple exam and lab like urinalysis and chemistry panel.

Answered 2/24/2013

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A member asked:

Problem with my left kidney, tight feeling. soarness at times, frequent in pain. conclusions on hypothesis. thanks, pat.

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Dr. Tarek Naguib answered

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