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That sounds really uncomfortable, and it's worth taking seriously. Kidney pain combined with dehydration and PV is something to keep an eye on closely.

With PV, the blood can become thicker and stickier, which makes staying well-hydrated especially important. Dehydration can make this worse and may contribute to kidney Show Full Answer

That sounds really uncomfortable, and it's worth taking seriously. Kidney pain combined with dehydration and PV is something to keep an eye on closely.

With PV, the blood can become thicker and stickier, which makes staying well-hydrated especially important. Dehydration can make this worse and may contribute to kidney discomfort.

There are a few things worth knowing here:

- PV is associated with kidney stones, which can cause kidney pain
- Thicker blood from PV can affect circulation to the kidneys
- Hydroxyurea can sometimes affect kidney function as a side effect
- Dehydration on top of all of this can put extra strain on the kidneys It's really important to contact a doctor or hematologist today, especially since the pain is present now. Don't wait it out — kidney pain after dehydration while on Hydroxyurea and managing PV deserves prompt medical attention.

In the meantime, rehydrating slowly and steadily with water is a good step, but please don't let that replace getting checked out professionally.

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