India, Oct. 19 -- Dr Yogesh Chhabra, director of nephrology at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, said in an interview with HT Lifestyle that backache and kidney pain can show similar symptoms, and outlined ways to differentiate them and warning signs that require medical attention. The article, by Anukriti Srivastava, was published on Oct 17, 2026.
Pain location and radiation
Dr Yogesh Chhabra said checking the location of pain is one of the easiest ways to distinguish between backache and kidney pain.
He said backache mostly manifests in the lower part of the back, in the area of the spine and its muscles, and may radiate to the buttocks or legs, especially if caused by a slipped disc or nerve irritation.
He said kidney pain is usually f...