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Female hand holding model of human kidney organ at back of body. Hand showing model with outside of human kidney isolated on white background. The artificial model for education shows the exterior of the kidney organ. This organ or gland filters and purifies the blood. People have two kidneys in their body and sometimes a person donates one for transplantation to another person with a kidney disease.

Body part you will feel pain if you have kidney failure

Pain in a specific area of the body is often the first warning sign that your kidneys need medical attention, even if the disease itself manifests internally. You may want to read this article all the way through if you’ve been experiencing unusual pains in your body.

In this piece, according to Healthline, we’ll examine where you might feel pain if your kidneys are malfunctioning. If you experience pain in this area, you must see a doctor immediately to determine the source of the discomfort.

Where exactly will you be experiencing discomfort?

According to Healthline, Kidney pain as explained by Cleveland Clinic, is caused by urinary tract enlargement as a result of kidney problems or urinary tract blockage. Pain in the sides or the middle to upper back is a common symptom of renal disease or failure. Kidney pain typically manifests as a dull ache just below the rib cage, on either side of the spinal column.

Often, the discomfort will radiate down both sides and into the groyne. If you suddenly have pain in this area, it’s a good idea to get a checkup to see how your kidneys are doing and whether or not they need any attention.

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