First of all you have to be sure if the
pain originates from the kidneys or from
the loin muscles or from the spinal
nerves.
Pain that originates from a kidney is
usually severe, sharp and intermittent. It
can be due to a kidney stone or kidney
infection. This type of pain is usually
accompanied with frequent urges to urinate
and painful urination. In cases of
infection, a high temperature and fever
can be also present. Urine can be affected
in the case of a kidney infection.
Straight muscle pain (myalgia) is usually
dull but constant. The intensity of
myalgia can vary. Nerve pain (neuralgia) ,
on the other hand, is severe and sharp
like an electric shock. Nerve and muscle
pains can be provoked by certain body
movements.
Finally, urine laboratory analyses and an
ultrasound scan can confirm or exclude
possible kidney disorder. You can consult
your GP and then an internal medicine
specialist later, if necessary.
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