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A member asked:
Just had the flu and after a shower i had excruciating pain around my left kidney... is this a kidney cold?
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No: Kidneys don't catch colds. Colds are caused by respiratory viruses which infect the nose and throat. Lots of other things can happen in the kidney area, such as kidney stones, intestinal problems, pancreatitis, stomach disorders, etc... "excruciating pain" needs to be evaluated by a doctor
Answered 12/9/2013
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