Could this pain be kidney related?

[anxious_thoughts]

Hey guys, I'm so worried...

I've been having this pain in my lower right side under my rib cage and right above my hip. It's just a dull pain that comes and sometimes feels worse when I push it or stretch. At times it hurts when I'm walking, although yesterday I was at the zoo and it didn't bother me much.

I've been around since Sunday and I'm so worried it's a symptom of something wrong with my kidneys. Any thoughts or ideas?

Thank you

[Gary A]

Probably not. Any problem with the kidneys would produce other symptoms along with pain, like blood in the urine and things like that. Kidney pain would tend to be in the lower back area also. If it's an on off type pain it doesn't really sound like anything at all serious, could be a minor strain. See your doctor if it continues or worsens.