Pain - Kidneys?

Question

Over the last year I have noticed a pain in my back/side on both sides. It tends to be painful for a few weeks and then go away for a while. It isn't agonising, just a ache and it doesnt hurt when I wee or anything. What could it be and would there be any other symptoms?

Answer 1

A unrinary tract infection such as a kidney infection could be the reason for the pain. Also the kidney stones previously mentioned. Since you mentioned it is coming and going over time, I would tend to think it would be a re-occuring kidney infection. If untreated it can also spread to other areas of the urinary tract such as the bladder. Begin grinking cranberry juice, eat some yogurt and you can take AZO tablets( available in the Pharmacy dept). And call your doctor first thing Monday so he can get you an anti-biotic. Keep eating the yogurt because the anitbiotic can cause a yeast infection, but the yogurt can prevent that.

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Answer 3

Hi!

It is very difficult to anylise without reports...
Kidney pain is supposed to be one of the worst that a human can face... Check out this..

Keeping Those Stones Out of Our Kidneys

The end products of digestion of all ingested food and tissue breakdown are excreted by kidneys along with minerals like sodium, calcium and magnesium. They are formed into crystalloid which are excreted through the urine. If there is insufficient fluid intake, insufficient fiber content in the diet, excess protein food intake and a hereditary tendency towards stone formation then these crystals may be separated from the urine and deposited on the inner surfaces of the kidney.

This can cause pain in the back or sides around the lower abdomen and may also spread to the groin. Another symptom is the need to urinate frequently and burning sensation during urination. In an advanced condition there may be nausea, vomiting and even blood in the urine.

Fluid and food management are the key principles of treatment. Stone formation is a gradual process and the tendency in a susceptible person persists throughout life. If you have a history of stone formation you need to be careful. The fundamental principle in the treatment of kidney stones is to ensure adequate water intake. Two and a half litre to three litres is the normal requirement. The best check is to see that the urine being passed is light in color and at least 2000 ml is passed per day. Normal quantities of any food along with a 10-12 glass water intake is ideal. If you have a family history of kidney stone or gout, then you should restrict certain foods. The most common stones are calcium oxalates or uric acid.

Foods rich in oxalates, calcium and uric acid are as follows :

Oxalate - Almonds, cashew nuts, peanuts, chocolates, cocoa, spinach, tomato, strawberry, custard apple, beef and tea.

Calcium - Large amounts of milk, curd cheese and milk cream, egg yolk, cauliflower, beans, potato, figs. Around 500 ml milk or curd may be consumed per day but avoid all other milk products. Calcium pills and foods to which vitamin D are added, antacids with calcium base must e avoided.

Uric Acid - Organ meats, kidney, liver, brain, beef, small fish, prawns, meat, gravies, meat soups, spinach, French beans and pulses.

Alcohol consumption causes dehydration and worsens the condition. High fiber diets with plenty of salads is seen to have a significant effect in controlling the precipitation of kidney stone. Those with low vegetable and fruit intake are seen to be more prone to stone formation. Vegetables help to decrease urinary oxalate excretion while high protein intake increases urinary calcium excretion.

Answer 4

could be small kidney stones are moving about inside but it could be sodas are taxing the kidneys use a lot of water at least 4 to 6 glasses a day and take an anti inflamitory like nuprin or advil but maybe go see a regular doctor for an opinion anyway

Answer 5

Please go and see your doctor and have your urine and blood tested - if this inconclusive ask to be referred. Never take chances with your kidneys. Two years ago I had kidney cancer - luckily for me it had not spread to my lymph nodes and I am now clear. I'm not trying to frighten you because it is probably something very simple but never wait for a year before seeing a doctor it just isn't worth it.

Answer 6

You need to be drinking at least 2 litres of pure water a day. You need to flush your system through. Avoid sweet, fizzy drinks. It may be worth paying a visit to your Doctor to make sure there is nothing sinister going on.

Take care.

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Answer 9

could be a kidney infection. but why wait a year with pain without going to your doctor?????

Answer 10

it could be a water infection go see the dr. Drink plenty of water, or cranberryjuice to flush them out