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Right flank pain only when stretching or extending upwards for 3 months. heat takes the pain away and i dont feel while walking or sitting. does this sound like a kidney problem or musculoskeletal issue?

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Dr. Daniel Azabache answered

Musculoskeletal issue: This is more musculoskeletal problem than kidney diosrder. This pain happens during stretching or extending upwards. You do not have kidney pain unless you have a kidney infarction.

Answered 12/19/2017

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A member asked:

Right flank pain only when stretching or extending upwards for 3 months. heat takes the pain away and i dont feel while walking or sitting. does this sound like a kidney problem or musculoskeletal issue?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Azabache answered

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