The kidney is located on both sides of the spine. About 10-12 cm, wide, 5-6 cm, thick 3-4 cm and weighing 120-150 g, The left kidney is slightly larger than the right kidney. Kidney Function Include the secretion of urine, discharge metabolic wastes, toxins and drugs. regulating blood pressure, maintaining the normal concentration of electrolytes.
Picture of the kidneys
Common causes of kidney pain include: Urinary tract infection, kidney infection ( Pyelonephritis ), kidney stones, kidney cancer.
urinary tract infection is also known as UTI, Urinary tract infections are caused by a lot of bacteria in your urethra or bladder ( cystit ).
The symptoms of UTI include: 1.strong urine odor 2. pressing need to urinate 3. urination pain 4. unconspicuous abdomen pain 5. Low fever.
Antibiotics for UTI are the most impactful treatment. Commonly used antibiotics medication include: Amoxicillin, Cephalosporins and nitrofurantoin, Sulfa.
kidney infection also known as Pyelonephritis. diabetes sufferer are more likely to get pyelonephritis. Kidney infection may be caused by bladder infection.
Symptoms include: Pain in the lower back, Frequent urine and Urgent urination,
Kidney infection can be treated with antibiotics.
kidney stones
Kidney stones are some stones in the kidney. and one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. The most common types of renal calculi are calcium stones and uric acid stones,
The main symptom is severe pain ( renal colic ) in kidney and may go away suddenly (intermittent pain) .
Other symptoms can include: pain in the back, blood in the urine, frequent urination and fever.
Kidney stone treatment needs a blood test and urine analysis.
Treatment options for kidney stones include: Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL), Cystoscopy - Ureteroscopy, Percutaneous Stone Treatment.
Kidney cancer (also called renal cell cancer or kidney tumors)
The exact cause of Kidney cancer is not known. but researchers have discovered some risky factors. including age; sex; Improper Diet; obesity; smoking and genetic factors ( Inherited Gene Mutation ).
Symptoms of Kidney Cancer: fatigue; Loss of appetite; pain in kidney; Blood in the urine.
Surgery ( nephrectomy )is the main treatment for kidney cancer. other treatments may include Biotherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT); radiotherapy; Chemotherapy.
