Im 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.
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. As a Urologist, I can understand your anxiety.First, if your left kidney is non-functioning, you cant 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. Thatll relieve your symptoms and give you relief. If you've any doubts, send your doubts as a direct question to me. Chat Doctor.  Manga.