Kidney Pain

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Kidney Pain

There are several different ailments that can cause kidney pain. The first thing that you will need to do is identify whether you are experiencing a dull or a sharp pain.  It is rare that the kidneys produce a dull pain. Usually kidney pains are sharp and quick, although they can be persistent and usually come in waves. It is possible for some people to mistake dull, throbbing back pain for kidney pains. While these pains might come from the same general area, kidney pain is usually focused at the bottom part of the ribs. There are several ailments that can cause kidney pain. Each of the ailments must be treated in their own ways.

Kidney Stones 

One of the most common ailments that cause kidney pain is kidney stones. Kidney stones are made up of substances that are usually dissolved in the urine. These substances form into a mass that is lodged in the kidney, which can create intense pain. There are several different substances of which kidney stones can comprise. The most common type of kidney stone is made of calcium oxalate. Kidney stones can also be composed of uric acid, calcium phosphate, cystine (an amino acid), and struvite, which is combination of magnesium, ammonium, and phosphate.

One can usually recognize a kidney stone by the sharp pain that it causes. This pain comes in waves and is caused by a blockage of urine flow, which forces urine to come back into the kidney. This makes the kidney swell, which can produce pain that some say is rivaled by childbirth. Many people that experience this pain find that it is difficult for them to stay in one place. The pain prompts them to move around. The pain most also cause them to vomit when it is at its most intense peak.

Getting Rid of Kidney Stones 

There are different treatment methods dependent on the size of the stone. If a stone is small, some people might be able to simply pass the stone. This pain can be excruciating, though, and might require pain management from a doctor. Many patients prefer to have the stone broken up. Sometimes this can be accomplished with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, which uses sound to break up the stone, but sometimes it requires invasive procedures.

Kidney Infection 

A kidney infection can also cause pain. The pain is caused by the swelling of the kidney tissue due to infection. The pain usually intensifies when the area of the back that the kidney is located in is touched. The pain is also usually accompanied by other symptoms that one would expect from an infection, such as a fever and vomiting. This usually makes it easy to distinguish the pain of a kidney infection from the pain created by a kidney stone.

Curing Kidney Infections 

Kidney infections usually require a hospital visit. Doctors introduce antibiotics into the bloodstream intravenously to stop the infection as quickly as possible. If a kidney infection is not treated promptly, it can lead to death; thus, it is important for people to seek medical assistance if they suspect that they or someone else has a kidney infection.

Other Causes of Kidney Pain 

These are the two most common causes of kidney pain, but there are other possible causes. Kidney cancer, blocked urine flow, internal bleeding, and polycystic kidney disease are possible causes of kidney pain. All of these ailments need to be diagnosed by a doctor.

The kidney is an important organ for the body. If you experience kidney pain, then you should see your doctor immediately. Even if you have something simple like a small kidney stone, you will be happy to have a doctor's help. If you have something more serious, then getting diagnosed early is usually the best way to prevent the ailment from developing into a life threatening condition.

Although I do recommend that you seek professional medical attention, I also know that doctor's visit and prescription medications can get very expensive very fast. New Kidney Stones Breakthrough is a great way to get more information about alternative, natural treatments for kidney pain, and it won't even cost you as much as a single doctor's visit.

Kidney Pain 

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ReplyPosted June 13, 2009

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mae777 wrote...

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ReplyPosted March 05, 2009

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southjerzey wrote

I have a horrible pain on my left side right beneath my ribs.I was throwing up , feeling nausea, hot cold flashes and very very tired. I went to the er the other night and was given antibiotics for a bladder infection. I am not sure what type of problem this is with the pain in my side if anyone could give some good input it would be appreciated. I have never had kidney stones but my husband has them and I was crying with the pain I had the other night. Could it possibly be a kidney stone?

Reply Posted January 29, 2009

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southjerzey wrote

I have a horrible pain on my left side right beneath my ribs.I was throwing up , feeling nausea, hot cold flashes and very very tired. I went to the er the other night and was given antibiotics for a bladder infection. I am not sure what type of problem this is with the pain in my side if anyone could give some good input it would be appreciated. I have never had kidney stones but my husband has them and I was crying with the pain I had the other night. Could it possibly be a kidney stone?

Reply Posted January 29, 2009

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shel wrote

I've been experiencing a dull pain coming from the left kidney area for the past several days. this morning the pain seems to radiate towards my navel. I am not in any real discomfort but am concerned. I am currently in a fourth world country, Azerbaijan, and hesitate visiting the local witch doctors after a truly bad experience when I tore my rotator cuff and was given the diagnosis of "salt on the shoulder." I will not be returning Stateside until the latter part of March at the earliest.

Reply Posted January 27, 2009

 
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