High and Deep Pain
Trying to differentiate kidney pain from back pain can be challenging, but there are some indicators that the pain is from the former and not the latter. Typically, pain from the kidneys is higher and much deeper than the usual pain one might feel from the back. For example, you’ll typically feel most back pain from the lower region, as that is where you’ll feel the most pressure in the back. As a result, many types of back pain are more of a low pain that you can feel right on the surface of your back. With left kidney pain, you’ll often feel it much higher and deeper than usual back pain, and the soreness is typically around your sides and radiates to the belly.
The high and deep pain can indicate kidney infection or injury, and the pain can depend on the overall severity of the infection/injury. If it’s from a small blood clot, chances are that the pain will eventually go away on its own. However, it’s best to contact your doctor when you feel high and deep pain that goes around your sides.
