Kidney pain refers to any pain or discomfort that arises in a person's kidneys. The pain can be very sharp or, conversely, not, and kidney pain certainly requires prompt attention. Typically, kidney pain occurs due to the following reasons:
1. Kidney stones: These often cause severe pain in a person's back or flank.
2. Kidney infection: This causes burning (pain), fever, and back pain.
3. Kidney cysts: Fluid-filled sacs that can cause pain if they grow too large.
4. Kidney injury: Such as after a person is hit in the kidney area.
.Additional Factors That Cause Kidney Pain
1. Excessive salt – Salt increases blood pressure, making the kidneys work harder than necessary until they become fatigued.
2. Lack of water intake – If you don't drink enough water, toxins accumulate in the body, and the kidneys struggle to expel them until they become fatigued.
3. Excessive use of painkillers – Paracetamol, ibuprofen, and diclofenac, if used without medical advice, can damage the kidneys.
4. Drinking alcohol and smoking both damage kidney blood vessels.
5. Diabetes and high blood pressure, if not managed, are major factors that slowly damage the kidneys.
6. Lack of exercise and obesity increase the risk of conditions that damage the kidneys.
7. Ingesting poison or harmful chemicals – Traditional medicines of unverified quality may contain chemicals that kill the kidneys.
. Medical Advice
It is necessary to see a doctor in a timely manner. Kidney pain can be severe and requires medical investigation. A doctor will perform tests, such as an ultrasound, or blood and urine tests to determine the cause of the pain.
· Drink plenty of water. Take pain relievers (like Paracetamol), but do not take medications that contain ibuprofen (like Brufen) without a doctor's permission because they can harm the kidneys if there is an underlying issue. Seek medical help urgently.