Urinary Problems May Signal Kidney Pain

Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint kidney pain—a lot of us don’t really know where the kidneys are. If your abdominal pain is actually kidney pain, you are more likely to feel it in your side or your lower back, with feelings of pain possibly radiating towards your abdomen.

Some other symptoms associated with a kidney problem include:

• Pain or burning sensations during urination
• Frequent urination
• Needing to urinate at night
• Swelling, usually in the feet and ankles, but you also could notice swelling in your abdomen, lower back, hands, and face

In addition, if you have kidney pain accompanied by blood in your urine, it may be a sign of a kidney infection. If you suspect that your abdominal pain is kidney pain, see a doctor as soon as possible. Check out our free clinician finder and type in your zip code to locate a clinician near you.