Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located just below the ribcage. Healthy kidneys work hard to filter your blood by removing waste, toxins, and excess water to produce urine. When there is a ...

Kidney pain is discomfort that comes from the area where your kidneys are. It's often described as a dull ache that you feel in your sides, back, or belly. But pain in these areas isn't always a sign ...

Back pain is common after an injury or muscle strain, during pregnancy, or if you have poor posture. Pain that feels deep in your back and happens in waves may actually come from your kidneys. Kidney ...

Back pain is a very common problem nowadays, but everyone is very quick to dismiss it with a‘long story short' casual approach, writing it off as a posture problem. And yes, it may seem likely with ...

Most conditions that cause kidney (renal) pain impact just one of your kidneys. Pain in the area of your right kidney could indicate a kidney problem or be related to a problem with nearby organs, ...

Back pain is a ubiquitous complaint, often dismissed as a consequence of poor posture or the natural aging process. However, this common ailment can sometimes be a harbinger of more serious health ...

Solving the mystery of your back pain can sometimes be a tricky task—especially if there isn’t an obvious injury to explain it. There are all sorts of nerves, joints, ligaments, and muscles that can ...

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Persistent back pain can signal serious conditions like heart attack or kidney damage, beyond musculoskeletal issues. Heart attack pain often presents in the upper back with chest discomfort, while ...

Upper back pain paired with chest tightness could indicate a heart issue, while pain below the ribs that disrupts urination may point to kidney trouble. Back pain is a frequent complaint, usually ...