Kidney inflammation (nephritis) may occur for a number of reasons – as a result of infection, trauma, obstruction or the action of the immune system in certaintypes of autoimmune diseases. Swelling and pain are the usual features. The inflammation may also cause a loss of protein in the uri...
Obstruction of the ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) or pelvi-ureteric junction (PUJ) is the obstruction of the upper part of the ureter due to congenital disorders, surgery or infection, most commonly in children. Symptoms and signs: Occasional sudden flank pain, especiallyafter drinking large amount ...
Kidney infection pain Also calledpyelonephritis, this infection could cause discomfort in one or both kidneys. You may feel pain in your back, in your side or both sides under your ribs, or in your groin. You'll also have a fever. Urinary tract infections also cause discomfort in this orga...
Pyelonephritisis the medical term for inflammation of the renal pelvis, tubules and interstitium most commonly associated with an infection. It is a serious complication of aurinary tract infection(UTI), typically extending from the infected bladder (cystitis) as a result of an ascending infection. ...
(UTI)– The urinary system consists of kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra. When any of these is affected, a person can develop a urinary tract infection. This may lead to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, feeling of chill in hands and feet, fever and abdominal pain. This health problem ...
Kidney pain and back pain can be difficult to distinguish. The kidneys are two organs whose major functions are to remove waste products and excess fluid from the body and to produce hormones that regulateblood pressure, red blood cell production, acid regulation, and influence calcium, sodium, ...
A kidney infection, or pyelonephritis, is a bacterial infection. The infection usually starts in your bladder or urethra and moves into your kidney. One or both kidneys may be infected.Common signs and symptoms include the following:Pain in your abdomen, lower back, or sides Pain or burning ...
SOME CAUSES OF KIDNEY PAIN AND THEIR TREATMENT (EXCLUSIVE OF STONE, TUBERCULOSIS AND INFECTION.)doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1919.tb29618.xS. Harry HarrisJohn Wiley & Sons, LtdMedical Journal of Australia
History should focus on triggers for pain, location, intensity, and how it compares with prior episodes. Physical examination should focus on areas of pain and assessment for infection. Laboratory evaluation should include a complete blood count, electrolyte panel, andbilirubin.Reticulocytecount, a co...
Pain that spreads to the groin Recent urinary tract infection Sharp or severe pain that may come in intervals Causes Kidney indicates that something is affecting the kidneys. Possible causes of kidney pain include, but are not limited to, the following: Atheroembolic renal disease Bladder or urete...