Start with your primary care provider, who can do initial screening and referral to determine the most practical specialist and to get some of the initial testing done before you see the specialist.
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Pain on the left side of the body and nausea could be caused by a heart attack. This might also have something to do with a kidney stone or even indigestion. It's a good idea to check with your doctor if you have this type of pain.
Why does your lower back hurt where your kidneys are at? I drink plenty of water..They hurt just about every other day. __ If you are experiencing consistent pain, you need to see a doctor. Self diagnosis is a tricky and potentially fatal thing. It could be nothing more than strained muscles, or it could be a kidney infection or kidney stones. Without having proper tests done, it is almost impossible to tell.
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You should ask your doctor to get the best medication for your pain taking into account the possible cause of the pain.
If the pain persists, you should definitely visit the doctor. The 'inguinal hernia', which causes groin pain, is the most frequent type and it is thus possible that you suffered one whilst exercising. The doctor will be able to use an ultrasound scan to determine if there is a hernia. Surgery may be involved to remove the hernia, to avoid further complications.
There are different types of pain for different conditions of the kidneys. If your kidneys are sensitive to certain things, like citric acid or alcohol, you may get a stinging sensation in your sides & lower back in the area of your kidneys. If you feel a severe pain in the area of your kidneys and lower back, you could possibly have some type of infection, or maybe kidney stones. If you experience something that feels like a "cold" settling in to the area of your kidneys, there's a possibility of an infection of some sort.
If you only have one kidney, you should only take water pills under the care of your doctor. Your kidney function will need to be tested to make sure that your kidney is working at a strong enough level to be able to handle the diuretic. The doctor will be able to choose the right type for you.
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Renal Cell Carcinoma is a type of kidney cancer. The symptoms associated with this are back pain, abdominal pain, swelling of the joints, and weight loss.