The kidney is an important organ in the human body, responsible for waste processing and excretion, as well as maintaining blood pressure balance, and even determining the quality of relationships.
Because this organ allows the body to intake but not absorb internal fluids, waste produced by the body needs to be processed in a timely manner to avoid stagnation. If the kidneys are damaged, it can likely cause disruptions to the body systems and lead to a series of diseases, so prevention and treatment of kidney diseases must be actively pursued.
1. Joint pain
If kidney damage is caused by high uric acid, friends of the patient may feel vague joint pain, mostly at the joints of some bones in the body. Individuals who do not pay attention to their diet or lead an unhealthy lifestyle should be especially cautious. This pain is caused by the accumulation of uric acid salts, which can lead to kidney damage if not addressed. Similarly, if left untreated, gout can progress into gouty nephropathy, impairing kidney function.
2. Pain on both sides of the waist
The most common pain related to kidney disease is the pain itself. It is characterized by pain on both sides of the waist. It is also difficult to move the body after waking up. If there is a lot of foam or swelling on the body surface when you first go to the bathroom in the morning, this may indicate kidney inflammation. Additionally, there could be radiating pain from both kidneys to the abdomen, which could be acute, severe, and may affect urination, indicating it could be caused by kidney stones.
3. Pain during urination
Normal urination should not be painful, but if sudden frequent urination with pain and difficulty occurs, it indicates a possible abnormality in the urinary system.
The reason could be due to invasion by certain external viruses. If not promptly checked and treated, it could progress into more severe inflammation or even kidney inflammation. However, if not paid attention to at this stage, it could lead to more serious kidney failure. Therefore, maintaining body cleanliness, ensuring the body is well-hydrated, and preventing excessive water accumulation within the body are necessary.
4. Edema, chest pain, and discomfort
When kidney function is compromised, water metabolism within the body is hindered, resulting in water and sodium retention leading to edema. If a patient notices they haven’t been excessively fatigued in the past few days and their water intake is well-controlled, but still experiences swelling with noticeable pain upon gentle pressure that lingers, along with compensatory breathing, it could be a symptom of a reactive phase of kidney inflammation. This is often a symptom of glomerulonephritis.
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