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I have kidney stones on my left side. sometimes when i sleep on my left side i wake up in pain. does the way i sleep affect it?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

POssibly: If a stone is in your kidney or beginning to pass, pressure on the same side can make the discomfort/pain worse.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2017

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Kidney stone: no but it will bother you at night for sure

Dr Fried agreed

Answered 10/17/2016

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A member asked:

I have kidney stones on my left side. sometimes when i sleep on my left side i wake up in pain. does the way i sleep affect it?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Dr Fried agreed

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