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A member asked:

I think my kidneys hurt. need to know if i should go to hospital no? hurts when i walk. i am based in edenvale.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Pain: This does not sound like kidney pain. More likely to be muscular. See your doctor for a definitive diagnosis

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Answered 11/28/2017

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