Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) Questions Kidney health

Why does my son have kidney pain?

My son has pain in the area where his kidneys would be, on the left side of his body, and he also has a slight fever... like 99 F. What could this be?

4 Answers

UTI
It could be related to his kidneys or to other problems like infections. He should be seen by a doctor.
See your pediatrician
Hello. I recommend that you see a primary care provider and have your son examined. This could be a kidney infection or a stone. It could be from trauma or it could just be muscle pain from an overall viral syndrome. The only way to know for sure is for him to get a good physical exam, urine sample and possibly blood work depending on the exam.

Best wishes,
Dr. Sandra Amaral