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Kidneys are hurting. i hardley drank anything the last couple of days and i'm for sure i drank salt water at the beach. what could be wrong.

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Dr. Veeraish Chauhan answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Investigate: How do you know it is the kidneys? Typically, they don't hurt unless you have an infection, obstructing stone, or a big cyst. Drinking salt water can dehydrate you, but wouldn't cause kidney pain.

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Answered 7/4/2013

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