Kidney is a very important organ of our body, which works to purify the blood and remove toxins from the body. When the kidneys do not function properly, the body starts giving many types of signals. One of these important signs is pain in the lower back or either side of the waist.
Often people ignore it considering it to be normal back pain or fatigue, but sometimes it can also be a sign of kidney related problem.
📍Where does pain occur when kidney failure occurs?
In case of kidney problems usually:
- in the lower back
- either side of the waist
- under the ribs
- sometimes up to the back of the stomach
Pain may be felt. This pain can be mild or severe, and can increase when getting up, sitting or bending.
⚠️ Other symptoms seen with kidney damage
If these symptoms also appear along with pain, then one should be cautious:
- burning or pain during urination
- frequent urination or very little urination
- dark urine or foamy urine
- swelling of the face, feet, or ankles
- fatigue and weakness
- loss of appetite
- nausea or vomiting
- increase in blood pressure
🧬 Causes of kidney failure
There can be many reasons behind kidney damage:
- long term sugar (diabetes)
- high blood pressure
- kidney stone
- excessive use of painkillers
- drink less water
- frequent urine infections
🛡️ Ways to keep kidneys healthy
- Drink 8–10 glasses of water a day
- Avoid excess salt and junk food
- Stay away from smoking and alcohol
- Keep blood pressure and sugar under control
- Do not take medicines without doctor’s advice
- Get your kidneys checked from time to time
If you have been suffering from waist or lower back pain for a long time and also have problems related to urination, then do not ignore it. With timely diagnosis and treatment, serious kidney damage can be prevented.
⚠️ This information is for general awareness. If any kind of symptoms appear, it is important to consult a doctor.
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