Is Tylenol Effective While Having Pain And Numbness In The Kidney Area?

Posted on Fri, 7 Apr 2017

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Question : can I take Tylenol if my kidneys hurts I also have numb tingly feeling on right side could that be part of my kidney hurting

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take Tylenol.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you can take Tylenol.
But along with this drug, you should also drink plenty of water orally.
If you still feel pain and numbness then better to get done ultrasound examination of abdomen and urine microscopic examination.
Sometimes kidney stone, kidney infection etc can cause such pain and numbness.
Hydration is must in such cases.
So drink plenty of fluids orally and keep yourself hydrated. You can take Tylenol.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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