how to know if your having kidney pain?
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Symptoms of kidney pain Kidney pain is usually a constant dull ache deep in your right or left flank, or both flanks, that often gets worse when someone gently hits the area. Only one kidney is usually affected in most conditions, so you typically feel pain on only one side of your back.
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['flank (around the side, just above the waist) pain.', 'restlessness.', 'sweating.', 'nausea and/or vomiting.', 'blood in urine.', 'changes in urinary frequency.', 'chills.', 'fever.']
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If there are symptoms, they can include: blood in your pee – you may notice your pee is darker than usual or reddish in colour. a persistent pain in your lower back or side, just below your ribs. a lump or swelling in your side (although kidney cancer is often too small to feel)
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If it becomes lodged in the ureters, it may block the flow of urine and cause the kidney to swell and the ureter to spasm, which can be very painful. At that point, you may experience these signs and symptoms: Severe, sharp pain in the side and back, below the ribs. Pain that radiates to the lower abdomen and groin.
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The kidneys help filter the blood, including by filtering out harmful substances such as alcohol. Moderate drinking should not cause kidney pain, but binge drinking or frequent drinking may cause kidney problems. Kidney pain usually appears in the back, on either side of the spine, just under the ribs.
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['Dark, cloudy urine.', 'Strong-smelling urine.', 'Back pain (where your kidneys are located)', 'Fever.', 'Loss of appetite.', 'Nausea.', 'Vomiting.']
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Kidney pain. Your kidneys are located in the back of your abdomen, just under your ribcage, on each side of your spine. Pain in your sides or middle to upper back could be coming from your kidneys. However, having pain in your back or sides does not necessarily mean there is something wrong with your kidneys.
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If you suddenly experience severe kidney pain, with or without blood in your urine, you should seek emergency medical care. Sudden, severe pain can often be a sign of a blood clot or hemorrhage, and you should be evaluated immediately.
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['pain in the pelvis.', 'pain or a burning sensation while urinating.', 'a frequent need to urinate.', 'cloudy urine.', 'blood or pus in the urine.', 'pain in the kidney area or abdomen.', 'swelling of the body, commonly in the face, legs, and feet.', 'vomiting.']
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['Abdominal pain and swelling.', 'Severe flank pain and back pain.', 'Blood in the urine.', 'Drowsiness, decreased alertness, including coma.', 'Decreased urine output or inability to urinate.', 'Fever.', 'Increased heart rate.', 'Nausea, vomiting.']
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Symptoms of a kidney infection often come on within a few hours. You can feel feverish, shivery, sick and have a pain in your back or side. In addition to feeling unwell like this, you may also have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) such as cystitis.
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Some possible signs and symptoms of kidney cancer include: Blood in the urine (hematuria) Low back pain on one side (not caused by injury) A mass (lump) on the side or lower back.
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Most people experience flank pain at least once in their life, and the discomfort is usually temporary. However, constant or severe flank pain may indicate a serious medical condition, such as dehydration or a urinary tract infection. Kidney stones or another kidney problem may also cause persistent flank pain.
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["Pain so severe that you can't sit still or find a comfortable position.", 'Pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting.', 'Pain accompanied by fever and chills.', 'Blood in your urine.', 'Difficulty passing urine.']
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['A burning feeling when you pee.', 'A frequent or intense urge to pee, even though little comes out when you do.', 'Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling pee.', 'Feeling tired or shaky.', 'Fever or chills (a sign that the infection may have reached your kidneys)', 'Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen.']
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['A strong, persistent urge to urinate.', 'A burning sensation when urinating.', 'The need to pass small amounts of urine frequently.', 'Cloudy urine.', 'Fever.', 'Pain in your side (flank) or abdomen.']
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Your kidneys are located in the back of your abdomen, just under your ribcage, on each side of your spine. Pain in your sides or middle to upper back could be coming from your kidneys. However, having pain in your back or sides does not necessarily mean there is something wrong with your kidneys.