Kidney Pain Symptoms

The kidneys are one of the most vital organs of the body and they have functions of cleansing our system and getting rid of the toxic wastes. It has been seen that the body produces nitrogenous wastes as it metabolizes proteins. These are the wastes that need to be filtered from the blood and this is the function of the kidneys. The body has two kidneys and they filter and remove nitrogenous waste from the blood. While the kidneys are filtering the blood they also extract the wastes and give back clean filtered fluid to the body.

Basically the kidneys are largely made up of micro filters, which are known as glomeruli. When our kidneys are healthy, then the arteries bring blood and wastes from the body to them and the glomeruli cleanse the blood. The wastes and extra fluid go out via the urine and the filtered and cleansed blood is then shifted from the kidneys into the bloodstream through the veins. But the kidneys also have various kinds of problems and these are mainly associated with diabetes and stones.

It has been seen that potential secondary problems arising with diabetes are due to the damage caused to the body as the blood glucose levels are in the abnormal range. As a result the body is not able to perform the regular functions properly and hence it is vital that we understand the various symptoms related to the problems of the kidney. The regular and vigilant monitoring of the blood glucose levels is essential so that you can keep them close to normal.

Those who are not sure about these conditions and controlling the same should consult the doctor. There are various heart and blood vessels in the body and the blood pressure has a vital role in the way the kidneys are affected and high or low blood pressure can directly affect the kidneys. The motive should be to keep this pressure below 130/80 to help prevent kidney damage.

The other symptoms of kidney problems are related to the kidney stones and these are associated with blood in the urine. Apart from this pain in the lower back or groin area are also the symptoms of kidney stones. It should be remembered that the bigger the stones, the more pain you will feel. Also the blood in the urine can last for a day or may go on for days. In such cases complete bed rest along with increased fluid intake, and acetaminophen is required.

The blood sugar regulation is again a vital factor here as it increases the amount of calcium in the urine. Other signs of kidney damage are irritation and blockage, cramping in the area of the kidney, and other related factors. The diagnosis for these symptoms are made through ultrasound or X-ray technology, and they help to determine the stone's size, shape, location and composition, so that further action can be taken.

The methods for getting rid of these stones include excretion through the urinary tract or laser surgery, which is completely safe and is used randomly these days for getting rid of these stones.

• Juliana Breckinridge
• 21/04/2009, 4:59 AM
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