How the kidneys hurt

From time to time, many feel pain in the back or side - left or right, and sometimes even in both. It is not always possible to correctly determine the root cause of this pain, as it can be problems with the back and the kidneys. Signs of kidney disease can manifest itself in different ways-tingling in the side or lower backing after prolonged hypothermia, which is usually associated with the kidneys. In this case, it is necessary to immediately determine that the kidneys are painful, to find out why inflammation began and find a suitable course of treatment.

Why are the kidneys

Almost everyone is familiar with pain that appears with kidney diseases, but some symptoms do not associate with them. There are feelings that the back, stomach, and intestines hurt. While the main reason is in a bacterial or autoimmune kidney disease. The correct diagnosis can only be established by a doctor after a complete examination. Only an experienced specialist can prescribe a medical or any other treatment. Sometimes it is enough to understand the nature of the pain in order to determine the type of pathology in the patient before obtaining the results of instrumental, ultrasound and laboratory tests.

Pulling pain in the kidneys and in the area of \u200b\u200bthe bladder is observed even in a calm state. It is not an acute nature and is prone to temporary pauses, so patients with such a pathology try not to make sudden movements in order to avoid aggravation of pain and discomfort. Bed rest is the most acceptable way to get rid of it, since after 3 days of complete calm the pain disappears.

The appearance of aching pain in the kidney disease indicates that severe pressure occurs in the urethra and pain intensifies with sharp movements and a change in body position. In this case, bed rest does not help and rarely leads to pain relief.

The cutting pain in case of renal disease signals a dangerous disease.  The renal tissue produces substances that regulate the level of blood pressure. The pain in the presence of kidney stones is represented by repeating strong colic.

Acute pain, which is accompanied by spasms in the right or left kidney, is observed with urolithiasis. In combination with it, additional symptoms arise: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, impaired urination, dizziness.

The causes of kidney pain can be various diseases:

1. Pyelonephritis - kidney inflammation due to the active effect of harmful bacteria. Pulling pains appear in the lower back. The pains are nonsense and often they begin to bother only on one side.
2. Glomerulonephritis is manifested due to poor heredity or after an infectious disease. The pain is not often manifested, but the disease is characterized by edema and a violation in the urinary system.
3. Nephrolitiasis is an kidney stone disease that proceeds without symptoms until the moment when the particles that occurred in the kidneys do not begin to move. Intensive physical activity and diet violation provoke the occurrence of this process. It is characterized by acute and sudden pain, which can last several days in a row.
4. Chronic renal failure is a disorder of the excretory function of the kidneys, which is accompanied by skin itching and dryness.
5. Nephroptosis is characterized by the actual sensation of the kidney subsequently viral inflammation, therefore it is not a disease.
6. Hydronephrosis is the expansion of the cup-lobe of the kidney system. Symptoms are manifested in aching pain, sometimes intense, possibly clouding of urine.

Symptoms of kidney problems

In case of kidney disease, all the symptoms that occur can be divided into primary and secondary. The primary signs indicating the problem with the health of the kidneys include severe swelling of the face in the morning, and the color of the skin becomes more pale. Also, general symptoms include periodic headache, light chills and feverish condition. A sharp increase in blood pressure is another symptom by which you can determine the abnormal functioning of the kidneys. In addition to these symptoms, everyday weakness and fatigue may appear.

The secondary signs include pulling pain in the side. If a light tapping in the indicated sections of the lower back is given inside the spreading pain, then this is the correct sign that the kidneys function abnormally. The presence of swelling with a reddish tint should give a signal to the need to visit a doctor and give the necessary tests for blood and urine. The complementary symptom of the malaise of kidneys is a change in urine color (reddish tint), as well as a frequent desire to go to the toilet "in a small one". It is not uncommon when urination is accompanied by piercing reins.

Pain in the back and lower back can develop not only with kidney disease. Osteochondrosis, rheumatism, pancreatitis (encircling pain), neuralgia, premenstrual syndrome, inflammation of the appendages, the onset of generic contractions and much more can be accompanied by the same symptoms. To correctly determine where the kidneys hurt, and where another pathology takes place, you need to recall the anatomy. The location of these organs depends on the complexion of the person, his weight, but most often they are at the level of the last ribs from the side of the back. The right is normal just below the left.

The kidneys hurt during pregnancy

It is especially important to be carefully examined by pregnant women. Diseases of the genitourinary system can be both a result of squeezing the ureters with an increased uterus and a primary phenomenon that can be complicated by the addition of infection - the development of pyelonephritis, which in itself is already capable of causing a miscarriage.

The selection of drugs during pregnancy has its own characteristics, so only a doctor should prescribe them. Most often, these are plant -based drugs. Do not delay a visit to a specialist, he will correctly explain why the kidneys hurt in the morning, how to deal with it, which will help to recover completely or at least harmlessly soften the symptoms.

If a woman is in the last months of pregnancy, then you need to understand that swelling, bags under the eyes is a temporary phenomenon, but the doctor should constantly monitor the health status of the genitourinary system. There is also a risk of writing off the beginning of fights on the usual renal colic. Listen to yourself, collect all things in a maternity hospital in advance, do not take strong drugs, as well as painkillers - they will be able to weaken or enhance the effect of other drugs that can be used by doctors.

What to do when the kidneys begin to hurt

The appointment of adequate and effective treatment is possible only after a comprehensive examination, passing all the necessary tests, starting from an ultrasound of the kidneys and ending with computed tomography, consultations of a urologist, therapist.

Do not get carried away with self -medication, often it can only reduce kidney pain - symptoms, not the cause of the disease. The abundant drink of purified water (not enriched with ions), cranberry fruit drinks (additional disinfection from the inside), the use of diuretic medicinal plants - braids, bear ears. It is also not forbidden to drink decoctions of field horsetail, celery, nettles, knotweed, strawberries and lingonberries, parsley.

If you suspect urolithiasis, it is better to adjust your food diet before going to the doctor. Limit the use of meat, chocolate, strong tea and coffee, sorrel, rhubarb, salad, beans, tomatoes, salt. When sodium enters the body, the content of calcium in the urine also increases, which will load the kidneys more. Do not make sudden movements, physical activity is strictly contraindicated. Do not tighten the tests, conducting an ultrasound of the genitourinary system, consultations of specialists. Remember that only they can determine why the kidneys hurt. Do not apply warming compresses, refrain from using alcohol tinctures without preliminary consultation of a specialist. Avoid radical measures - stones cleansing courses at home on the advice of pseudo -prize, treatment with acute pepper and other extreme methods.

Kidney treatment at home:

1. If the kidneys hurt, you can use medicinal plants, for example, horsetail, dust root, mint and lingonberries, St. John's wort and celandine, thyme. This collection is taken in equal parts and poured 1 liter of boiling water, insisted for half an hour, drink warm for an hour.
2. Such a folk remedy is also good: blue cornflowers (10 grams per glass), Marena root of the dye (6 grams per glass), frustration and lingonberry leaves (10 grams per 2 glasses). All these infusions take one third and one fourth glass three times a day half an hour before meals.
3. The most effective remedy, if the kidneys are pain, is a decoction of the braid. This is a popular and very famous plant, perfectly treats the bladder and kidneys. Their other name are bear ears. About how to brew and when it is better to drink on the package. However, be careful with contraindications. For these purposes, corn stigmas, lingonberry leaf, birch leaves are suitable for these purposes. Fitotherapists give such a recipe - take a dessert spoonful of the kidneys of the forest pine (ordinary) pour a glass of boiling water, leave for ten minutes. Do not bring to a boil, insist half an hour, then strain and take one tablespoon three times a day. It is especially useful to clean the kidneys on this recipe in the fall, when there are all products and the body is strong. Together with it, actively use the watermelon season.
   
4. In winter, in the treatment of kidneys, the infusion of St. John's wort and rose hips will especially help. To do this, take one tablespoon of St. John's wort and rosehip berries, pour three glasses of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes. Strain and take a folk remedy for half a glass three times a day. If by nature you are a lazy or busy person, use ready -made teas in bags that are sold in a pharmacy.

Here are an additional list of medicinal herbs that contribute to the excretion of stones if the kidneys are hurt: the bark of the laurel, the root of the blackberry, the alteen seed, the hawcock, the gum of hawthorn, the sea onion and vinegar from it, the root of the henna, the mountain parsley, the zeilon roofs, the bitter wormwood, the grains, the grains And the wood of the balms, the root of the wild cucumber, the seeds of wild cucumber, balm oil, hair veins, artichoke, asparagus root, seeds of radish, wild ruta.

But do not forget about professional medical treatment. To do this, you need to contact the nephrologist - this is a specialist who is engaged in diagnostics, directly treating renal ailments both in a hospital and outpatient. In addition, his responsibility includes an individual selection of dietary nutrition and preventive measures. In other words, this doctor is engaged exclusively with the kidneys, or rather pathologies of this organ, but in no way inflammatory processes in the urinary tract.

Carefully follow the signals that your body gives, and then you can avoid many problems that occur with the manifestation of kidney pain. Do not ignore the presence of the first symptoms and then your body will always be in order.