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When i dont drink enough water my left kidney feels irritated. what does this mean?

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Possible stone: It is possible that you have developed a kidney stone that is causing some irritation when you are more dehydrated. See a urologist to get urine checked and possibly some imaging to clarify the situation. In the meantime, work on more fluid intake

Answered 7/27/2015

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

WATER KIDNEY PAIN: I specialize in kidney disease and recommend a 2nd opinion to be able to help more with your problem. I cannot think of a reasonable reason for not drinking enough water would make your left kidney irritated. I suppose if you have a very large kidney stone and you get dehydrated the urine in your upper calyx might not shield the kidney from the stone irritation. But far out.

Answered 10/28/2016

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