Don't Underestimate Back Pain, It Could Be A Signal For Early Symptoms Of Kidney Disease

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Back pain is often considered a trivial problem. Many people immediately associate it with the wrong posture, sitting in front of a computer for too long, or tense muscles for lifting heavy items.

Even though not all back pain comes from these things. In some cases, back pain can actually be an early sign of kidney disorders. This was conveyed by dr. Khathij Marivanshi, an urologist at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, India.

"back pain is not always caused by poor posture or muscle problems. Upper back pain, if accompanied by changes in urine or swelling, can be a sign of kidney disease. Early identification of these differences can greatly affect treatment and health outcomes," said dr.

In other words, unusual back pain should not be ignored just like that, because early treatment can make a big difference in the outcome of treatment.

Different Back Pain And Pain Due To Kidney

According to Dr.menvanshi, there are three main things that distinguish common back pain from pain due to kidney problems:

1. Location of pain

- Normal back pain: Usually it feels at the bottom of the back or along the spine, sometimes it radiates to the hips or buttocks.

- Kidney pain: It appears higher, just below the ribs, on the right and left sides of the spine. Pain can spread to the side of the body (flank) or to the stomach.

2. Painful nature

- Normal back pain: Feel sharp, stab, and change depending on position or activity. Rest usually makes it better.

- Kidney pain: Tend to blunt, persistent, and not diminished despite rest.

3. Reaction to Pressure or Movement

- Normal back pain: It can be even more felt if the muscles or joints are pressed or moved.

- Kidney pain: Generally, it doesn't change even if it is suppressed or moved.

Other Symptoms To Watch Out For

In addition to back pain, kidney disorders are usually accompanied by additional symptoms.

"Although the pain can be similar, kidney disease is usually accompanied by additional symptoms that can be used to distinguish from common back pain," explained Dr.

Other Symptoms To Pay Attention To

- Changes in urination. Frequency increases or decreases, especially at night. Urin foam can sign protein leakage.

- Blood in urine can be accompanied by pain when urinating.

- Swelling (edema) in the legs, wrists, hands, or face due to fluid retention.

- Prolonged fatigue. Poison in the blood and anemia due to problematic kidneys can trigger constant fatigue.

- Dry or itchy skin due to mineral imbalance in the body.

- digestive disorders such as nausea, loss of appetite, or taste of metal in the mouth.

The Importance Of Early Examination

If back pain is accompanied by these symptoms, you should immediately see a doctor. Simple examinations such as urine analysis and kidney function tests can help detect diseases early, so that treatment is faster and more effective.