Pain in the side or back below the ribs

For pain in the side or back below the ribs, see urologists first.

Pain in the side of the back below the ribs, sometimes moving to the groin. Kidney stones and kidney infection are the usual causes.

Also searched as: কিডনির পাশে ব্যথা, কিডনিতে পাথর, kidney betha, kidneyte pathor, komorer pashe betha

Go to hospital now

  • Severe pain with fever, shivering or vomiting
Call 999

Who to see: Urologists

A urologist treats the bladder, prostate and urinary tract.

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for pain in the side or back below the ribs (kidney betha)?
See urologists first. A urologist treats the bladder, prostate and urinary tract.
When should you go to hospital straight away?
Severe pain with fever, shivering or vomiting. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find urologists?
Most urologists are listed in Dhaka (139), Chattogram (22), Rangpur (20), Cumilla (14), Khulna (14). Pick your district for chamber addresses. DhakaChattogramRangpurCumillaKhulna

General information only, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, see a doctor.

Sources: nhs.uk