Kidney pain refers to the discomfort in the area where your kidneys are. It is described as a dull ache, a discomfort you feel in your sides, back, or belly. It appears deeper and higher up the back. Additionally, the pain also advances to other areas such as the abdomen and groin.
The following problems that can cause kidney pain are as follows:
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
- Bleeding or blood clots in the kidney
- Kidney infection
If you are pregnant and have kidney pain, you should immediately seek medical help.