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What Is The Pain In The Non Functioning Kidney While Urinating?

I'm 23 years old and only have one functioning kidney (on my right). Due to scarred tissue my left kidney does not work. I have pain in my left side when I urinate, but my specialist has said this is normal. However, it has become more frequent in the last few weeks and today I have pain in my left side when I sneeze, cough, or touch it. Please advise. Thanks.
Thu, 13 Apr 2017
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Hi and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety.
First of all,if your left kidney is non-functioning,you can't feel any pain in it.
If the left kidney is non-functional,then it should be removed.
The non-functioning kidney can get infected and affect the right one.
So consult your Urologist,and follow the guidelines given above.
That'll relieve your symptoms and give you relief.
If you've any doubts,send your doubts as a direct question to me.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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What Is The Pain In The Non Functioning Kidney While Urinating?

Hi and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist, i can understand your anxiety. First of all,if your left kidney is non-functioning,you can t feel any pain in it. If the left kidney is non-functional,then it should be removed. The non-functioning kidney can get infected and affect the right one. So consult your Urologist,and follow the guidelines given above. That ll relieve your symptoms and give you relief. If you ve any doubts,send your doubts as a direct question to me. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.