Women's kidneys and lower abdomen hurt: it radiates to the stomach

Very often, patients mistakenly assume that their kidneys hurt. The pain present in the lumbar region is often similar to the pain that occurs during an attack of appendicitis, gastrointestinal tract problems and stomach colic. Kidney pain can be an inflammatory symptom in diseases such as pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, nephroptosis, urolithiasis, renal hydronephrosis and kidney cancer.

Inflammation of the renal pelvis, called pyelonephritis, is accompanied by pain and unpleasant compression in the side. Chronic renal failure is diagnosed - glomerulonephritis, based on the symptoms that accompany the disease for three months: damage or disruption of normal kidney function.

At the initial stage, kidney prolapse - nephroptosis, does not cause any particular inconvenience. Patients feel aching pain in the lumbar region. The further course of the disease is marked by a deterioration in the blood supply to the kidneys; urine analysis shows a large number of red blood cells and protein. Further, the pain may intensify and become constant. Often nephroptosis is the cause of loss of appetite and disruption of the gastrointestinal tract.

Just like nephroptosis, hydronephrosis at the initial stage is asymptomatic. It is usually diagnosed accidentally during an ultrasound and x-ray examination, or when an infection occurs. Typically, symptoms of inflammation include pain in the lumbar region or kidneys, and sometimes patients complain of renal colic. In the further course of the disease, there may be traces of blood in the urine and enlargement of the kidney, which can be easily detected by palpation.

A symptom of urolithiasis in the kidneys is renal colic, but at an early stage the disease may not manifest itself, even if there is already a stone in the body. It is worth explaining that renal colic manifests itself as the occurrence of severe pain in the lower back. But in cases where the stone passes the lower parts of the ureter, pain is felt in the lower abdomen and is transmitted to the groin area.

Often, kidney cancer does not manifest itself in any way at the initial stage of the disease. But kidney cancer can be determined by indirect signs: blood in the urine, the presence of a small tumor in the lumbar region, depression, lethargy, decreased appetite, weight loss, a sharp increase in temperature, anemia, increased blood pressure, varicose veins of the spermatic cord and pain in the kidney area. Signs of the onset of inflammatory processes in the kidneys can be: increasing pain in the lower abdomen and side, pain in the back, fever, increased sensitivity to touch, chills, nausea, vomiting and frequent urination.

My kidneys hurt, what should I do? Of course, you need to consult a specialist to rule out symptoms that are not related to kidney disease and prescribe the necessary treatment. It is recommended to consult such specialists as a urologist, oncologist, nephrologist.

The following signs confirm the presence of kidney disease: pain in the lumbar region, decreased amount of urine, painful frequent urination, itchy skin, cloudy urine mixed with blood, sand and stones. If the attack begins unexpectedly, you need to ensure complete rest and bed rest for the patient, and give an anesthetic.

Heat is effective in relieving pain. Place a regular heating pad on the lower back and hypochondrium, or lie in a hot bath for 15 minutes, so that the water temperature is tolerable for the patient. Hot water has an excellent analgesic and relaxing effect on the muscles of the ureter and renal pelvis. But a hot bath is not recommended for people suffering from attacks of radiculitis, the elderly, with heart disease and inflammatory processes in the abdominal organs.

And of course, you must definitely call an ambulance. Since effective kidney treatment will be appointments in a urological hospital.

To get rid of fibroids, which doctors find in almost every third patient, medications, a special spiral and bloodless operations help

“I was suspected of having uterine fibroids. A relative says that the tumor must be removed, because it can degenerate into cancer. I am in despair: I heard that during the operation they are deprived of their reproductive organs, but I want to give birth to a second child. Is it possible to do without surgical intervention? - asks Svetlana Nikolaevna from Vinnitsa.

We asked Larisa Chernyak, an obstetrician-gynecologist at the consultation center of the city clinical hospital L 7 in Kyiv, to answer our reader’s question.

I want to reassure you: for fibroids, a benign tumor of the uterus, radical surgery is not always prescribed,” says Larisa Pavlovna. “This neoplasm rarely degenerates into a cancerous tumor, and it is found in almost every third woman who consults a gynecologist. And if the doctor has a suspicion, you need to continue the examination. First, they find out the type of tumor, where it is located (in an organ cavity under the mucous membrane, in a muscle or on top of the uterus, under the peritoneum), and only then decide how to treat.

What causes a benign uterine tumor?

Previously, they were sure that its development was facilitated by excess production of female sex hormones - estrogens. Today they believe that a whole chain of disorders in the endocrine system leads to a tumor. If the functioning of the thyroid gland has changed, a lump in the breast or pathology in other glands is detected, then it is important to check for fibroids. With hormonal imbalance, even hypertension can trigger tumor growth. Unfortunately, it is often discovered when it reaches a large size. There have been cases where the neoplasm corresponded to a fetus at 20 weeks of gestation. Sometimes the diagnosis of fibroids has to be removed. I once counseled a woman who had not had children for many years. She was referred to us from the district hospital for surgery for fibroids. An ultrasound examination revealed that the woman was... in her third month of pregnancy. The long-awaited child was born.

Why are fibroids discovered late?

At first it grows unnoticed, although scattered dense nodules can be seen on ultrasound. A woman will become worried when there is pain in the lower abdomen and heavy periods. With a tumor located in the abdominal cavity, discomfort may appear in the kidneys and back. If fibroids grow on a long stalk, they move like a ball in the abdomen. This is very dangerous: if the leg is twisted, necrosis occurs, and then peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum). Immediate surgery will be required. If the tumor is located near the cervix, it can put pressure on the intestines or bladder. In such cases, the woman usually undergoes a lengthy and unsuccessful examination by a proctologist or urologist.

What methods are used today to treat the disease?

There are drugs that can slow down the development of the tumor. There is such a method: a special capsule in the shape of a spiral is inserted into the uterine cavity. It gradually releases microdoses of a certain hormone, and the tumor stops growing. Fibroids located on the uterus can be removed using the laparoscopic method. During this manipulation, three punctures are made in the abdominal wall, miniature instruments and fiber optics are inserted. The operation is so well developed that it can be performed even during pregnancy if the tumor is too large and interferes with the development of the fetus. There is a gentle intervention method in which an embolus (plug) made of a neutral material is inserted into the vessel leading to the fibroids using a probe. Without blood supply, the tumor stops growing or completely dries out. A special device (hysteroscope) with fiber optics helps to get rid of fibroids located in the uterine cavity. And only in rare cases, when the tumor “sits” close to the cervix, does it have to be removed along with the organ.

Is it true that fibroids can prevent a woman from giving birth?

No. But a tumor located inside the organ can adversely affect pregnancy. Fetal nutrition is disrupted, the ability of the uterus to contract worsens, and the risk of bleeding and miscarriage increases. Once, after a difficult birth, I delivered a baby who had a huge dent on his head from his mother’s fibroids. Over time it leveled out. Babies that mothers carry with a tumor are often born with low birth weight. Therefore, it is not worth the risk. In order not to miss pathology, a woman needs to be checked by a gynecologist at least once every six months.

Why does pain occur in the lower abdomen and kidneys?

Pyelonephritis

It is an inflammatory kidney disease of bacterial origin, which is characterized by damage to the calyces, pelvis and parenchyma. The main danger of this disease lies in the fact that it has practically no symptoms. The general health of the patient is quite satisfactory and there are no signs indicating that an inflammatory process is occurring in the body. The disease has two stages: acute and chronic. During the first, the following symptoms are sometimes observed:

general weakness;
attacks of nausea and vomiting;
increased body temperature;
excessive sweating;
kidney pain.

Most often, if the disease is not treated in the acute stage, pathogenic microorganisms are not destroyed and provoke increased pain. Subsequently, a chronic disease develops. The patient notes the occurrence of such undesirable reactions:

loss of appetite;
increased fatigue;
increased blood pressure;
severe pain in the stomach and kidneys, which can radiate to the groin and legs.

Kidney stone disease

This disease is characterized by the occurrence of renal colic. It provokes disruptions in the outflow of urine. The pathology is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, a condition where the kidney is pulled, an increased urge to urinate, pain during bowel movements, and diarrhea. Colic most often takes a person by surprise. The most intense attacks occur during physical activity, with prolonged exposure to an upright position. Pain in the lower abdomen and kidneys radiates to the intimate organs and groin. Often there is blood in the patient's urine. This is due to the fact that stones that are localized in the kidneys move along the urethra and injure its walls.

Cancerous tumors

Malignant formations can be localized in the kidneys, ureter, and bladder. Mostly men over 60 years of age are affected by cancer. To this day, no reliable reasons that provoke the development of tumors have been found. However, doctors name risk factors:

hormonal imbalances;
excessive body weight;
genetic predisposition;
bad habits (including alcohol and tobacco abuse).

Pain in the kidney and lower abdomen can occur with the development of a malignant tumor.

At the initial stage of development, a cancerous tumor has no symptoms. Over time, it begins to increase in size and often the first symptom that indicates the presence of neoplasms is hematuria, which is the presence of blood in the urine in excess of the physical norm. Then people complain that their stomach is tight, pain appears in the kidneys, which can radiate to the lower back and inner thigh.

Glomerulonephritis

This kidney disease is characterized by damage to the glomeruli of the organ. Often the disease develops together with systemic lupus erythematosus and infectious endocarditis. The main danger of glomerulonephritis is the risk of developing kidney failure. The disease has the following symptoms:

swelling;
decrease in the amount of urine excreted per day;
strong thirst;
general weakness;
increased blood pressure;
presence of blood in the urine.

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Pain and pulling in the lower abdomen - what needs to be done and how to treat it

It has long been established that everything in the human body is interconnected and different diseases may have similar symptoms. Pain in the lower abdomen is one of the most common signs that a pathological process is occurring in the body. Many people treat this manifestation irresponsibly; their logic is simple and predictable: if it hurts, take a painkiller.

Meanwhile, if you have pain and tension in your lower abdomen, this is a possible signal of a serious illness that requires treatment under the supervision of a medical specialist.

For example, there are cases where phlegmonous appendicitis was successfully “masked” as an exacerbation of chronic pancreatitis and even doctors could not immediately establish an accurate diagnosis.

What then can we say about an independent attempt to find out about your disease? And self-medication in this situation is most often not only useless, but also extremely dangerous.

What is the best thing to do if the lower abdomen hurts and pulls? Read the article, find out the symptoms of some diseases and the necessary actions in this situation.

Localization of pain in different parts of the abdomen

If you conduct a survey of people on the topic “where is the lower abdomen”, most respondents will smile and indicate the area from the navel to the pubic bone. Meanwhile, in medicine there is a conditional division of the body into regions. Look at the schematic drawing:

As you can see, doctors include the right and left iliac regions and the hypogastrium (suprapubic part) to the lower abdomen.

It is known that pain symptoms in the area of the right and left lateral abdomen, as well as the mesogastrium, can spread to the lower abdomen.

Therefore, when considering our question, we will also consider those pathological processes that initially cause pain in the middle part of the abdomen, gradually localizing to the bottom.

The appearance of pain in the lower abdomen in various diseases

To roughly understand what disease you have, you need to answer a few questions:

Pain occurred before or after eating.
Nature of pain: dull, sharp, constant, periodic.
Do other symptoms occur: nausea, defecation disturbance, increase or decrease in body temperature, vomiting, and so on.

Let's look at some diseases that occur in men and their characteristic symptoms.

Additional symptoms

In addition to the fact that the patient has pain in the lower abdomen and kidneys, doctors note that sometimes other symptoms are present:

increased fatigue;
headaches;
attacks of nausea;
pain in the gastrointestinal tract;
increase in temperature indicators;
increased blood pressure;
swelling of the face;
increased urge to urinate;
pain when urinating.

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The development of a tumor may be indicated by:

enlarged uterus, increased amount of female sex hormones - estrogens;

sensation of a foreign body moving in the abdomen;

heavy periods, pain in the lower abdomen, radiating to the kidneys and back.

Many people mistake back and lower back pain for pain in the kidney area. In fact, they are located higher - under the lower ribs, which is why it is so difficult to recognize these sensations. In addition, pain in the kidney area is similar to biliary colic, an attack of appendicitis, or bowel dysfunction.

Features of pain

In females

In the fair half of the population, pain in the lower abdomen is a fairly common occurrence. Most often they are provoked by critical days or pregnancy. This pain syndrome is physiologically caused and should not cause concern. However, there are also pathological factors that influence the occurrence of pain. The most common cause is adnexitis, which is an inflammation of the appendages, which is provoked by various microorganisms. With this pathology, a woman complains of cramps, discomfort in the abdominal area, and pain during bowel movements. A more dangerous disease are cancerous tumors that affect the female genital organs.

During the last stages of neoplasms, pain in the lumbar region and blood clots in the urine are characteristic.

In men's

Mostly pain in the kidneys and lower abdomen causes inflammatory damage to the prostate gland. The pain is acute and intensifies when the patient goes to the toilet. Such pain can radiate to the tailbone and anus. Prostatitis is classified as follows:

Infectious. It is formed due to infection, for example, viruses and fungi, entering the prostate tissue.
Non-infectious. Develops with hypothermia, a sedentary lifestyle, and disorders in the immune system.

Digestive system

Processes food products for human consumption. Helps absorb nutrients and eliminate unnecessary ones.

Let's move on to the diseases associated with it.

Crohn's disease

It is characterized by the formation of inflammation that affects all organs of the intestinal tract. Specific ulcers and cracks appear in the affected areas. After treatment, a relapse may occur.

The main causes of this disease:

genetic factor;
bad habits;
various types of infections;
reduced immunity.

Characterized by frequent pain in the lower abdominal muscle. There are also problems with digesting food.

Appendicitis

This is a dangerous inflammation of the cecum. May appear due to the following reasons:

improper bowel function;
infectious diseases in the abdominal cavity;
various injuries;
pathology.

Symptoms include:

pain in the lower abdomen on the right side;
nausea and vomiting;
diarrhea and other problems with fecal excretion.

Appendicitis is unacceptable. It can lead to the development of more serious diseases.

Intestinal obstruction

A pathology that is detected by intestinal obstruction. It occurs due to the following reasons:

foreign objects entering the rectum that interfere with the passage of food;
changing a person’s daily routine;
change in diet;
taking various medications for too long a time.

This disease will cause pain, nausea, and problems with removing feces from the body.

Chronic constipation

Disruption of the normal functioning of the intestinal tract and too infrequent bowel movements. Arises due to the following points:

intestines ignoring the urge to defecate;
frequent consumption of junk food;
long-term use of antibiotics.

Constipation is difficult to confuse with other ailments that affect humans. It will feel heaviness and pain.

Hernias

Most often, hernias form on the anterior wall of the intestine due to the following points:

heavy physical activity;
obesity;
constant constipation.

At first, no symptoms appear. Then the patient begins to experience pain during physical activity.

Colon cancer

May occur due to the following reasons:

heredity;
old age;
poor nutrition;
infections and inflammations in the large intestine.

In the first stages, colon cancer practically does not manifest itself. Then constant weakness and loss of appetite begin to appear. Weight drops sharply and the skin becomes pale.

Diverticulosis

A disease that causes damage to hollow organs, including the sigmoid colon. The reasons for its appearance are not known, but they are associated with increased pressure inside the intestines.

The main symptoms are pain and problems with fecal excretion.

How to get rid of pain?

Therapy for pain in the lower abdomen and kidneys is aimed at eliminating the cause that provoked the syndrome. If a patient is diagnosed with cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis, then the doctor prescribes antibacterial medications that can get rid of the causative agent of the disease. In addition, diuretics are often used, the action of which is aimed at increasing urine output and reducing swelling. If the pain syndrome was provoked by urolithiasis, then medications are used that affect the crushing and subsequent removal of stones. One cannot do without antispasmodics and analgesics, which are designed to relieve pain.

To quickly eliminate pain in the kidneys and lower abdomen, you can take antispasmodics, but treatment of the underlying disease is necessary.

In addition to conservative treatment, it is important for patients to follow a special diet, which is determined by the treating specialist. You need to reduce your salt intake and control your drinking regime. This is important because excess fluid in the body can cause even more swelling. Fried and spicy foods, fermented milk products, marinades and canned food are excluded from the menu.

Among the common causes of pain in the back and lower abdomen are the kidneys. In rare cases, such pain may be caused by damage to the spleen. Symptoms and signs of renal pathologies are divided into local and general. Common signs include high temperature, rapid breathing, heart palpitations and increased blood pressure. Local signs of pathology can only be determined after a clinical examination of the patient’s tests. Laboratory testing is the basis for making a diagnosis and prescribing the correct treatment. In this article we will tell you why your kidneys and stomach hurt, and we will analyze the symptoms and treatment methods.

What to do if sand comes out of your kidneys?

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Salts formed in the kidneys in the form of sand, under the influence of certain factors, can increase to the size of a stone and get stuck, but they can also leave the body along with urine. Women are more often affected by pathology than men.

The process of sand leaving the kidneys usually begins under the influence of some provoking factor. This could be excessive physical activity, fast walking, bending, or running. In this case, deposits from the kidneys begin to go to the outlet of the ureter and then enter the bladder. Movement through the ureter is the most difficult step in the passage of sand, since its diameter in most people does not exceed 8 mm, and in some people it is 5 mm. Only small deposits can come out through such a narrow passage, but larger ones get stuck, causing severe pain, which leads to a number of serious complications.

Symptoms of sand coming out of the kidneys

Sand in the kidneys may not make itself felt for a long time in both men and women, but when the deposits come out, the patient begins to feel significant discomfort.
Let us list the main characteristic symptoms of the release of sand in the kidneys, which are observed in most patients with urolithiasis.

Sharp, sudden pain in the lumbar region or along the ureters, bladder, urethra.
Burning sensation in the urinary tract.
When sand comes out of both kidneys, the pain may be vague.

These are the most common symptoms, however, the release of sand is accompanied by specific primary and secondary symptoms. The primary ones include:

the appearance of an unpleasant odor in the urine and a change in color (darkens);
discomfort in the abdominal area depending on the location of the sand;
increased frequency of urination.

Secondary symptoms during the passage of salts from the kidneys are not observed in all patients. This set of symptoms appears already in the midst of the process and after it, as the body’s response to irritation. Among the secondary symptoms, both men and women most often note:

increase in body temperature;
increased blood pressure;
fever and chills;
weakness of the body;
restlessness or lack of sleep;
severe nausea and sometimes vomiting;
increased sweating;
flatulence.

Among all the symptoms, patients pay most attention to pain. And this is not surprising, because pain accompanies the patient from the beginning of the process to its end. During the passage of sand from the kidneys to the ureter, some of the most severe pain is observed (renal colic), radiating to the lower back. This condition occurs due to the pushing of deposits of various sizes into the narrow channels of the ureter. If the ureter is injured when sand comes out, blood appears in the urine.

The release of salts from the kidneys is a slow process in both men and women. In some cases, the body gets rid of sand in the kidneys in a week, and some grains of sand can take a month.

First aid for moving sand

The main thing that causes inconvenience is pain. It occurs when the walls of the ureter are irritated and radiates to the lower back. In men, soreness may be felt in the groin and penis, while women report pain in the lower abdomen. To reduce pain, you can take a warm bath and antispasmodics that relax the smooth muscles of the urinary tract.

In medical practice, medications of medium strength are usually used, and for severe renal colic, narcotics are used. Among painkillers, Baralgin (intravenous or intramuscular administration), No-spa in tablet form, a complex of drugs Novocain, Glucose and Platyfillin, Analgin in combination with Pipolfen have a good effect. Atropine can be administered intramuscularly, or suppositories with Spazdolzin or Diclofenac can be given.

Patients with sand in the kidneys may also have problems with urination. As deposits move through the urinary organs, closer to the urethra, the process of urination becomes more painful. In case of blockage or unfortunate placement of large grains of sand, urination may stop altogether, but the urge persists. To activate the process, the patient must receive a sufficient amount of water into the body, maybe even a little more than usual. So, with an average drinking rate of 1.5 - 2 liters of water per day, when sand comes out, doctors recommend increasing the usual dose by 0.5 liters. To stimulate urination in the summer, you can eat watermelons, and in winter and spring, drink renal or diuretic infusions.

Further treatment and prevention

During the release of sand from the kidneys, it is not recommended to consume foods that promote urinary retention. Since in this case the sand can stagnate, and this provokes inflammation in the urinary tract.

Salinities, sausages, cocoa and chocolate, beans, peas, strong tea and coffee should be excluded from the diet. You should not eat meat and baked goods. It is best to include liquid foods as the basis of your diet, which will add even more water to the body - light soups with cereals, salads, fruits.

If the pain is very severe and the spasm cannot be relieved, you can apply a warm heating pad to the kidney area. The heat coming from it will help expand the vessels and ducts so that the sand moves more easily. However, you need to be careful with a heating pad, because if there is an inflammatory process, the procedure can have the opposite effect and the patient’s condition will worsen. That is why doctors insist not to self-medicate, but to remove sand under the supervision of specialists.

For mild pain, the heating pad can be replaced with a warm bath with essential oils - juniper or cypress. Water with oil vapors will help activate the body's metabolism, which will facilitate the movement of even the smallest deposits.

When controlling the process of sand release and helping themselves, patients should remember that this requires special knowledge in the field of urology. Therefore, you should consult a doctor in the following life-threatening situations:

If antispasmodics do not relieve pain.
When urine flow is not restored.
If the temperature rises sharply.
If the patient has one kidney.
Severe pain on both sides of the lower back.

The release of salts is the best way to solve the disease, because in this case the patient will not have to undergo surgery and will get rid of the sand in a natural way. The treatment process can take place on an outpatient basis, but all appointments are made by a urologist, who will monitor the release of sand from the kidneys and evaluate the final result.

Types of diseases that cause abdominal pain

Regardless of the location (up, down, left or right), pain can come from any organ located in the abdomen. Pain and spasms can come from:

spleen;
gallbladder;
large and small intestine;
pancreas.

Each of these organs is capable of producing different pain sensations, intensity and frequency of attacks, which in turn are localized in a specific place. The main disease provocateurs that cause pain in the lower abdomen include:

The presence of viruses in the stomach - pain in the lower abdomen occurs due to the presence of a viral infection in the gastrointestinal tract, which is accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting. The virus enters the gastrointestinal tract through food;
Stones in the kidneys - during the period of stone movement, a person may feel spasms and discomfort, this is due to the fact that the stone moves along the urinary canal, scratches and damages it. To eliminate pain, it is necessary to take medications and follow diet therapy;

For information! Patients often confuse kidney pain with ordinary abdominal pain, as a result of which the disease progresses and causes greater harm to health.

Violation of the functionality of the digestive tract - accompanied by severe distress, burning pain, sometimes it seems that the stomach is on fire. Occurs due to excessive consumption of alcoholic, carbonated drinks, fatty and spicy foods.

Causes of pain

There are a huge number of causes of pain in the kidney area and only a doctor

:
Pyelonephritis
is inflammation of the renal pelvis.
The pain is not severe, squeezing, you can determine which kidney hurts. Glomerulonephritis
is inflammation of the renal glomeruli.
Urolithiasis
is the deposition of stones in the kidneys.
At first it may be asymptomatic, then it manifests itself as renal colic (sharp pain in the lumbar region, sometimes in the lower abdomen and radiates to the groin area). Chronic renal failure
is impaired kidney function for three months or more or damage to them.
Benign and malignant tumors
(cancer, adenoma, fibroma). Distinctive signs of the disease: you can feel a small swelling in the lumbar region, lethargy, fatigue, lack of appetite, weight loss, fever, anemia, high blood pressure. – prolapse of the kidney, usually the right one. At the beginning of the disease, there are no pain symptoms, then periodic nagging pain in the lower back and stagnation of urine begin (the content of red blood cells and protein increases). In the third stage, the kidneys hurt constantly. This pain depresses the patient so much that it develops into depression or neurasthenia. At the same time, not only the nerves are damaged, but also the gastrointestinal tract.

Hydronephrosis of the kidney

– anemia and atrophy of renal tissue as a result of expansion of the cavity. The disease is discovered by chance, because... also begins asymptomatically. Then there is constant pain in the kidney area and aching in the lower back, the kidney increases in size and can be felt through the anterior abdominal wall.

Clinical symptoms of pathologies

There are certain symptoms by which specialists are able to diagnose the disease. Clinical symptoms of kidney pathologies include:

Urine changes color and becomes cloudy. If the color looks like meat slop, this means that free hemoglobin is being released along with the liquid;
The presence of blood impurities in urine, they are formed due to bleeding or injury. The etiology of symptoms develops against the background of the formation of oncology of the ureter and pelvis;
Diuresis or decrease in the amount of urine. This symptomatology is typical for urolithiasis; due to the movement of the stone, it becomes difficult for urine to pass through the ureter. The daily rate of diuresis makes it possible to identify infections that can affect the glomeruli and tubules of the organ, without clinical manifestations being observed;

Important! If the urine is green, it indicates a purulent inflammatory process.

Painful attacks and spasms in the lumbar region, most often they occur with pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis. The pain is aching in nature.

To prevent the formation of kidney failure, it is best to identify the pathology at an early stage. It is worth noting that the early stage does not always reflect the etiology of kidney disease.

All kinds of kidney pain on the left side

Pain in the area of the left kidney is unpleasant and exciting, because malaise often serves as a signal of infections, pathologies and diseases developing in the human body. But at the same time, aching lower back is often the result of physical overexertion or fast walking.

To understand the causes of pain, you need to take a close look at your body, try to understand their causes and, of course, consult a specialist, undergo a comprehensive examination and rule out serious pathologies.

Nature and localization of pain

Aching, pulling or sharp cutting pain on the left side of the lumbar column on the posterior abdominal wall can be a symptom of both left renal diseases and other pathologies of the genitourinary system, spine, gall bladder, pelvic organs and others.

Identifying the accompanying symptoms and contacting a specialist will help to correctly determine the source of the lesion.

6 main reasons

The following renal diseases are observed with pain in the area of the left kidney:

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With pyelonephritis, a bacterial infection that has entered the kidney, for example, E. coli, Proteus, staphylococcus or enterococcus, inflames the organ. This disease can be distinguished by accompanying symptoms: fever, nausea, vomiting, morning swelling of the face.
Urolithiasis is manifested by pain and blood in the urine characteristic of labor pains. Kidney stones make sudden changes in body position or increased activity impossible.
The kidney on the left side hurts and there is a cancerous tumor developing in this organ. The malaise is accompanied by loss of appetite, noticeable weight loss, aching bones and blood in the urine.
Nephroptosis or prolapse of the left kidney can also cause spasms in the corresponding area of the lumbar region. This disease can be identified by changing the position of the body: the pain intensifies when standing up and lifting heavy objects and subsides if you lie on your back.
Symptoms of developing hydronephrosis, in addition to pain on the left side, are nausea, vomiting, rare urination, blood in urine, high blood pressure, swelling and vomiting. The disease is caused by excess urine in the kidney.
Pain in the left kidney appears with benign formations, for example, a cyst, adenoma or fibroma. In such cases, spasms are not localized in one place. So, with a cyst of the left kidney, unpleasant sensations are also felt in the lower back, abdominal area and under the ribs on the right side.

However, in only 6% of cases, pain in the kidney area indicates problems in these organs, and more often the pain spreads beyond the affected area. Renal causes make themselves felt by accompanying the pain with bloody and cloudy urine, rare and painful urination, skin itching and constant swelling.

If the problem is not in the kidneys

Often the left kidney hurts due to malfunctions in the neighboring organs, so it is important to carefully monitor the symptoms accompanying the pain and its nature. Thus, weakness in the muscles, “goosebumps”, tingling and buttocks, aches in the lower back, spasms radiating to the buttocks or legs accompany sciatica; partial numbness of the limbs, dizziness, weakness indicates osteochondrosis; biliary colic and jaundice are signs of cholelithiasis, and fever and undigested food in excrement are symptoms of inflammation of the pancreas.

If dizziness, constipation, pain in the stomach, nausea and vomiting, and sour belching are noticed, then the answer to the question “why does the left kidney hurt” will be a gastric ulcer. Inflammatory processes of the organs located in the pelvic area in women make themselves felt by bloody discharge, high fever and general malaise.

Also, pain in the left area occurs due to severe overstrain of the body, for example, excessive loads, unusually fast walking or prolonged running.

Identifying the problem through diagnostics

If your left kidney hurts, then you should not postpone a visit to a specialist. Before seeing a doctor, you can ease the pain with antispasmodics, for example, No-shpa, Dibazol, Papazol, Drotaverine, Spazmalgon, Iberogast, Papaverine or Baralgin.

The medical institution will conduct a comprehensive examination of the body, which will accurately identify the cause of the ailment. Diagnostics will begin with a general examination and collection of information about the history and course of the disease, after which the following procedures will be prescribed: general and biochemical blood tests, urine tests, collection of daily urine, ultrasound of the abdominal cavity and kidneys, x-rays, angiography, urography and kidney biopsy.

Medical appointments

It is logical that pain management therapy is aimed at treating the problem that caused the pain syndrome. A course of antibiotics suppresses bacterial infections, and special deposit-destroying drugs are prescribed to combat stones.

With advanced urolithiasis, surgery cannot be avoided, as with a developing cancer tumor. Urgent dialysis or organ transplantation is performed for a patient with acute renal failure.

Temporary pain during pregnancy requires special monitoring by doctors and a stay in a day hospital.

Sometimes treatment consists of proper rest, avoiding excessive exercise and maintaining a balanced diet that excludes the consumption of salt, phosphorus and potassium. Plenty of clean water is also recommended.

We eliminate the pain ourselves

To relieve pain, proven folk remedies are often used: infusions, teas and decoctions. Thus, a tincture of cornflower flowers, warm baths with horsetail, radish juice, as well as decoctions of bear ears and corn silk, chamomile and mint help relieve discomfort. A decoction of rose hips, St. John's wort and calendula is effective.

An oil compress, when heated sunflower oil is mixed with chamomile decoction and applied to the aching part of the body, can cope with spasms, relax muscles. Warm milk compresses are also practiced.

Preventive measures

Prevention of discomfort in the area of the left kidney is aimed at strengthening the body and stimulating kidney function. To do this, it is recommended to limit the consumption of alcohol-containing drinks, reduce the consumption of spicy, salty and fried foods, try not to overcool the body and be careful about personal hygiene.

There are many reasons for the appearance of discomfort in the area of the left kidney: from banal overwork to a developing cancerous tumor. Therefore, it is important to diagnose the body in a timely manner in order to exclude serious pathologies.

General symptoms

Due to the disruption of the filtration rate of the renal tubules, toxic substances enter the bloodstream, which have a negative effect on the body. The general symptom complex of kidney disease includes:

The formation of puffiness and bags under the eyes - this symptom occurs at the initial stage of glomerulonephritis;
Intoxication and bacterial infection - manifests itself in the form of a sharp increase in body temperature to 40C degrees, weakness, aching joints, and headache. These symptoms appear in pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis, regardless of the form of the pathology;
A sharp increase in blood pressure, as a result of which the capillaries of the kidney filters narrow. The substance angiotensin appears in the blood, which provokes a surge in pressure and the release of toxins through the kidneys.

For information! Ultrasound examination of the organ plays an important role in diagnosis, because it allows you to detect or exclude the presence of a tumor, as well as identify stones.

If kidney disease is suspected, a laboratory examination is prescribed, which consists of:

detection of specific gravity, protein levels, red blood cells, white blood cells and urine color;
immunological examination, as a result of which the number of antibodies against renal tangles increases;
a general blood test to identify or exclude infectious origin of the pathology.
If a patient is diagnosed with a suspicion of oncology and the presence of cancer cells, he is sent for a computed tomography scan. This diagnosis is performed only if the stage of the disease is higher than the level of radiation received.

For information! The presence of pain in the lower abdomen in a pregnant woman indicates a threat of miscarriage.

Women's kidneys and lower abdomen hurt: it radiates to the stomach

Types of diseases that cause abdominal pain

Pain and spasms can come from the spleen
Regardless of location (up, down, left or right), pain can come from any organ located in the abdomen. Pain and spasms can come from:

spleen;
gallbladder;
large and small intestine;
pancreas.

The presence of viruses in the stomach - pain in the lower abdomen occurs due to the presence of a viral infection in the gastrointestinal tract, which is accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting. The virus enters the gastrointestinal tract through food;
Stones in the kidneys - during the period of stone movement, a person may feel spasms and discomfort, this is due to the fact that the stone moves along the urinary canal, scratches and damages it. To eliminate pain, it is necessary to take medications and follow diet therapy;

For information! Patients often confuse kidney pain with ordinary abdominal pain, as a result of which the disease progresses and causes greater harm to health.

Violation of the functionality of the digestive tract - accompanied by severe distress, burning pain, sometimes it seems that the stomach is on fire. Occurs due to excessive consumption of alcoholic, carbonated drinks, fatty and spicy foods.

Clinical symptoms of pathologies

Clinical symptoms of kidney pathologies include changes in the color of urine.
There are certain symptoms by which specialists are able to diagnose the disease. Clinical symptoms of kidney pathologies include:

Urine changes color and becomes cloudy. If the color looks like meat slop, this means that free hemoglobin is being released along with the liquid;
The presence of blood impurities in urine, they are formed due to bleeding or injury. The etiology of symptoms develops against the background of the formation of oncology of the ureter and pelvis;
Diuresis or decrease in the amount of urine. This symptomatology is typical for urolithiasis; due to the movement of the stone, it becomes difficult for urine to pass through the ureter. The daily rate of diuresis makes it possible to identify infections that can affect the glomeruli and tubules of the organ, without clinical manifestations being observed;

Important! If the urine is green, it indicates a purulent inflammatory process.

Painful attacks and spasms in the lumbar region, most often they occur with pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis. The pain is aching in nature.

To prevent the formation of kidney failure, it is best to identify the pathology at an early stage. It is worth noting that the early stage does not always reflect the etiology of kidney disease.

General symptoms

The formation of puffiness and bags under the eyes - this symptom occurs at the initial stage of glomerulonephritis.
Due to a violation of the filtration rate of the renal tubules, toxic substances enter the bloodstream, which have a negative effect on the body. The general symptom complex of kidney disease includes:

The formation of puffiness and bags under the eyes - this symptom occurs at the initial stage of glomerulonephritis;
Intoxication and bacterial infection - manifests itself in the form of a sharp increase in body temperature to 40C degrees, weakness, aching joints, and headache. These symptoms appear in pyelonephritis and glomerulonephritis, regardless of the form of the pathology;
A sharp increase in blood pressure, as a result of which the capillaries of the kidney filters narrow. The substance angiotensin appears in the blood, which provokes a surge in pressure and the release of toxins through the kidneys.

For information! Ultrasound examination of the organ plays an important role in diagnosis, because it allows you to detect or exclude the presence of a tumor, as well as identify stones.

If kidney disease is suspected, a laboratory examination is prescribed, which consists of:

detection of specific gravity, protein levels, red blood cells, white blood cells and urine color;
immunological examination, as a result of which the number of antibodies against renal tangles increases;
a general blood test to identify or exclude infectious origin of the pathology.
If a patient is diagnosed with a suspicion of oncology and the presence of cancer cells, he is sent for a computed tomography scan. This diagnosis is performed only if the stage of the disease is higher than the level of radiation received.

For information! The presence of pain in the lower abdomen in a pregnant woman indicates a threat of miscarriage.

Pain attacks in the lower abdomen

In case of renal failure and the presence of kidney stones, the lower abdomen and subcostal area may hurt.
In case of renal failure and the presence of kidney stones, the lower abdomen and subcostal area may hurt. When sand is present in the urinary canal for a long time, it can affect the glomeruli and tubules of the kidneys, as a result of which glomerulonephritis may begin to develop. Difficulty urinating increases the size of the bladder, increases pressure, resulting in attacks of pain and spasms in the lower abdomen, under the ribs and in the pelvic area. The problem can only be resolved by surgery. The operation consists of eliminating an obstacle that interferes with the normal excretion of urine from the body. When the pathology is accompanied by oncology, a complex operation is performed to collect cancer cells and tumor formations. Cancer cells are removed from the abdominal area and pelvis.

Abdominal pain in men

The formation of spasms, discomfort and pain in men indicates the presence of an inflammatory process in the prostate or the development of intestinal pathology. Appendicitis can also cause pain in the lower abdomen. As a rule, pain with appendicitis has a wide area of distribution, for example, on the right or left side of the abdomen, or cover the entire area of the abdomen and lower back. An inguinal hernia can also cause spasms, and colitis and bacterial infections can cause pain in the lower abdomen, back, and are usually aching in nature.

If you feel discomfort and spasms in the abdominal and lumbar region, consult your doctor. Do not self-medicate; only diagnosis, laboratory testing and properly prescribed treatment will return you to a calm and healthy life.

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Pain attacks in the lower abdomen

With kidney failure and the presence of kidney stones, the lower abdomen and hypochondrium area may hurt. When sand is present in the urinary canal for a long time, it can affect the glomeruli and tubules of the kidneys, as a result of which glomerulonephritis may begin to develop. Difficulty urinating increases the size of the bladder, increases pressure, resulting in attacks of pain and spasms in the lower abdomen, under the ribs and in the pelvic area. The problem can only be resolved by surgery. The operation consists of eliminating an obstacle that interferes with the normal excretion of urine from the body. When the pathology is accompanied by oncology, a complex operation is performed to collect cancer cells and tumor formations. Cancer cells are removed from the abdominal area and pelvis.

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Where do microliths come from in our body?

Microliths are formed due to disturbances in the metabolism of purine, phosphorus, calcium, and oxalic acid.
During normal functioning of the urinary system, the salts of these substances dissolve and are completely excreted from the body in urine. Malfunctions in the excretory system lead to the fact that dissolution does not occur completely and fine sand settles in the renal pelvis.

Microlithiasis is detected at any age, from newborns to fairly elderly people.

The appearance of salts in the kidneys can be caused by inflammatory diseases, pathologies of the endocrine system, prolonged dehydration, including due to dyspeptic disorders, hypovitaminosis, and eating too sour, salty and fatty foods.

Microlithiasis is often detected in blood relatives, which indicates a genetic factor in the development of the pathology.

Microliths are often detected in people living in very dry and hot climates and in populations forced to drink hard water.

Signs of sand in the kidneys

Microliths of microscopic size and in small quantities are often discovered accidentally during ultrasound. In the first stages of sand formation in the urinary organs, it does not cause almost any discomfort, but it is at this time that it is possible, without drugs, with the help of only one diet, to remove microliths in the kidneys and prevent the development of urolithiasis.

Main symptoms

Small microliths found in small quantities in the kidneys may not show any symptoms at all.

A malfunction in the functioning of the organ can be suspected at the moment when a microlith several millimeters in size emerges from the renal pelvis and begins to move along the ureter.

During this time, a person may experience the following symptoms:

Drawing pain along the ureter, radiating to the lower abdomen and groin area.
If the microlith is large or its edges are sharp, then as it moves, it injures the mucous layer of the ureter. This is manifested by pain and the presence of a pinkish tint to the urine due to the admixture of blood.

Microliths accumulating and growing in the kidneys create conditions for the formation of disturbances during the outflow of urine. This manifests itself in different ways, from nagging painful sensations in the lower back to an attack of renal colic.

Secondary symptoms

You can also suspect that you have microliths if your urine is cloudy in color. And when it settles at the bottom of the container with urine, a cloudy sediment in the form of flakes is noticeable. Microliths can also manifest themselves with the following symptoms:

Deterioration of general well-being and increased nagging pain after physical activity and during changes in body position.
Periodic increase in blood pressure.
Rising temperature.
Bloating.
Swelling.

Naturally, all these signs can be a manifestation of completely different diseases, but their recording already indicates that a pathological disturbance in the functioning of the body is occurring.

Microliths of the right kidney in the clinic sometimes resemble diseases of the gallbladder, liver or acute appendicitis.

Symptoms of microliths leaving the kidneys

Fine sand can come out of the kidneys completely asymptomatically. But if microliths begin to emerge that are larger than 4 mm in size or their edges are quite sharp, then the pathology is manifested by the following signs:

Pain during urination.
Pain in the left or right side of the abdomen. The localization of pain depends on which kidney the sand comes out of. If grains of sand come out through two ureters at once, then pain is recorded from different sides of the abdominal cavity.
Increased urination.
A large number of grains of sand also changes the clarity of the urine - it becomes cloudy, often pinkish due to the presence of blood.
The release of sand is accompanied by aching pain in the lower back, groin, and lower abdomen.

Basic diagnostic measures

If microliths are suspected, doctors preferentially prescribe the following examinations:

Analysis of urine. Microliths are manifested by bacteria, increased salt content and their special chemical composition, microhematuria.
A general blood test may indicate inflammation, which indicates an infection.
Blood biochemistry is necessary to identify the nature of the metabolic disorder.
Ultrasound of the urinary system.
Urography allows you to identify the localization of microliths, their size and shape. First, a contrast agent is injected intravenously, and then a series of X-ray images are taken from different projections.

Why does sand appear in the kidneys during pregnancy?

From the first weeks of conception until childbirth, a woman’s body experiences increased stress. It is especially difficult for the kidneys, since they need to remove a large amount of waste. A pregnant woman also experiences a sharp metabolic disorder, which also affects the deterioration of salt solubility.

Often, microliths existing before pregnancy begin to come off during pregnancy. Doctors associate this fact with relaxation of the tissues of the kidney and ureter under the influence of the pregnancy hormone. Some advise not to get carried away with ascorbic acid; an excess of vitamin C can lead to the formation of oxalate crystals.

At the same time, a balanced diet and normal drinking regimen can minimize the progression of an increase in the number of microlites.

Microlithiasis in children

Microlithiasis in childhood is not detected so rarely. The main reasons for the appearance of microliths in the kidneys of a child are usually attributed to genetic predisposition and congenital developmental anomalies. Factors such as poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle, which contribute to metabolic disorders, also contribute to the deposition of salts.

You can suspect sand in the kidneys of a child based on such signs as increased fatigue, periodic weakness, complaints of discomfort and pain in the lower back, and frequent urination. It is important to identify microliths in time, since diet and a change in daily routine can completely remove sand from the kidneys and prevent the development of urolithiasis.

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Why does frequent urination with pain in the lower abdomen occur in women?

Frequent urination in women and pain in the lower abdomen are symptoms that accompany many diseases: endocrinopathies, pathologies of the pelvic organs and kidneys, disorders of nervous regulation. There are also physiological factors that provoke these unpleasant sensations in women. Timely diagnosis allows you to exclude serious diseases and conditions, as well as begin treatment on time.

Causes of pain in the lower abdomen and frequent urination

Pain in the lower abdomen and frequent urination (pollakiuria) are reflex signals about trouble in the female body. These symptoms have pathological and physiological causes.

Pain is a sign of a disorder, and sensitive receptors that transmit these impulses to the brain are present in all organs. Pain in the lower abdomen occurs due to inflammation, stretching of muscle fibers, vasospasm, circulatory disorders, compression, or injury to any tissue located in the lower abdominal cavity.

Normally, the daily frequency of urination in an adult woman does not exceed 7 times.

An increased urge to empty the bladder is a possible symptom of genitourinary diseases. Pollakiuria may be accompanied by polyuria - the release of a large amount of urine (up to 3 liters per day) - or a decrease in single portions (less than 100 ml).

Pain and frequent urination may be interrelated or independent of each other. The following reasons provoke their occurrence in women:

gynecological problems;
diseases of the urinary system;
pathologies of the digestive system;
diseases of the musculoskeletal system (damage to the sacral spine, pelvic bones, hip joint);
disruption of the structure of the musculo-ligamentous apparatus of the pelvis;
errors in nutrition;
hypothermia;
pregnancy.

If a woman of reproductive age has a tight lower abdomen and frequent urination, this is an unreliable sign of pregnancy. It requires laboratory confirmation and specialist consultation.

The growing uterus pushes aside and compresses the bladder. The pregnancy hormone progesterone reduces tension in the muscle fibers of the walls of the bladder and ureters, and the kidneys increase water excretion. This leads to a frequent urge to urinate. The tissues surrounding the uterus are compressed and adhesions that arise after inflammation or surgery are stretched. This causes pain. In addition, the pelvic bones diverge, causing nagging pain in the abdomen.

Relationship between pain and frequent urination

Considering the close location of the organs of the urinary and reproductive systems in the pelvis, one can understand why frequent urination and pain in the lower abdomen appear simultaneously in different pathologies. The innervation of the organs is carried out by the nerves of the lumbosacral, superior and inferior hypogastric plexuses, as well as the coccygeal ganglion.

When pain receptors are irritated, impulses reflexively spread to adjacent organs, muscles, serosa and neighboring areas. The simultaneous appearance of pain and frequent urge to urinate occurs due to pathological processes in the urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems.

Diseases of the urinary organs

Painful sensations in the lower abdomen and pollakiuria are nonspecific symptoms of various urological diseases.

Urolithiasis disease

Stones can form in any part of the urinary system. The uneven edges of the stone injure the walls of the pelvis, ureter or bladder, causing irritation and inflammation. The movement of stones can cause the ureter to become blocked. In this case, renal colic develops.

If the stone is located in the lower part of the ureter or bladder, sharp pain in the lower abdomen occurs, accompanied by pollakiuria, but the total volume of urine does not increase.

Cystitis

Inflammatory processes in the bladder occur in women much more often than in men. There are acute and chronic cystitis. Inflammation can affect all layers of the bladder wall, causing a frequent urge to urinate. There is no feeling of relief after bowel movement. Pulling pain in the lower abdomen is one of the first signs of cystitis.

Urethritis

The occurrence of inflammation in the urethra in women is largely due to anatomical features. The urethra is short and wide, the outlet is located near the vagina and anus. Inflammatory changes in the external genitalia and failure to comply with personal hygiene rules are factors that provoke the penetration of pathogenic flora into the urethra.

Pyelonephritis

With pyelonephritis, the kidney is involved in the pathological process. Inflammation occurs in the organ parenchyma and interstitial tissue. The infection usually occurs ascending from the lower urinary tract. Dysuric phenomena in pyelonephritis are caused by concomitant urethritis or cystitis.

Gynecological pathologies

Gynecological problems are a common cause of pain in the lower abdomen, which is accompanied by an increased urge to urinate. This is due to reflex irritation of common nerve pathways.

Uterine fibroids

The growth of muscle tissue of the uterine wall - fibroids - is a benign neoplasm. The tumor can be single or located in different parts of the muscle membrane. Myomatous nodes can reach enormous sizes. Compression of surrounding tissues, including the bladder, provokes pain in the lower abdomen and frequent urination.

Endometriosis

A common gynecological disease in women of childbearing age. The pathogenesis of endometriosis is associated with the appearance of endometriotic lesions outside the inner lining of the uterus.

There are two types of endometriosis: genital (damage to the genital organs) and extragenital (intestines, peritoneum, bladder, etc.). Endometrial cells are sensitive to hormonal fluctuations in the menstrual cycle. During menstruation, the lesions bleed and increase in size, regardless of where they are located.

Endometritis

Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus occurs when pathogenic microbes penetrate into its cavity, against the background of their damage to the ovaries, cervix, and vagina. A common cause of endometritis is invasive medical procedures (hysteroscopy, curettage). The obligatory symptoms of this disease are pain and pollakiuria. Without treatment, endometritis is complicated by pelvioperitonitis and can cause secondary infertility.

Adnexit

Adnexitis or salpingoophoritis is a microbial inflammation of the uterine appendages (ovaries, fallopian tubes). If the stomach feels tight in the lower part, be sure to rule out this disease. The disease occurs acutely, subacutely and chronically. Inflammation in the appendages leads to menstrual irregularities and infertility.

Pelvioperitonitis

A serious complication of inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs. Purulent damage to the peritoneum in the lower abdomen can be widespread or limited. The disease manifests itself with the appearance of unexpressed pain and pollakiuria. The intensity of pain increases with the development of the pathological process. Pelvioperitonitis is a dangerous complication of pelvic inflammation that requires emergency surgical care.

Endocrinopathies

Endocrine diseases disrupt the regulation of the constancy of the internal environment. By affecting metabolic processes in tissues and cells, hormonal changes lead to many symptoms.

Diabetes

Severe metabolic disease – diabetes mellitus. It is accompanied by impaired microcirculation in all organs. One of the first symptoms of diabetes mellitus is pollakiuria, which is accompanied by an increase in daily diuresis.

This is due to increased osmotic pressure in the kidneys, which is created due to high concentrations of glucose in the blood. Impaired blood supply to the pelvic organs leads to their damage and the occurrence of a pain reaction.

Thyrotoxicosis

Hyperfunction of the thyroid gland is characterized by increased synthesis of thyroxine and triiodothyronine. Thyrotoxicosis in women manifests itself in increased neuro-reflex excitability. Excessive impulses lead to neurogenic bladder dysfunction, one of the manifestations of which is frequent urination and urgency. Spasms of smooth muscles can provoke abdominal pain of varying localization and intensity.

Physiological reasons

The reasons for the frequent urge to urinate with discomfort in the lower abdomen can also be physiological reactions of the body. Such deviations do not lead to organic damage and disappear without a trace after eliminating the causing factors.

The following conditions and processes can potentially provoke pollakiuria and abdominal pain:

errors in diet (eating fatty, sour, salty, hot or spicy foods);
chronic stress;
nervous tension;
hypothermia;
menstruation;
consumption of caffeine-containing drinks (tea, coffee, cola);
hypothermia;
alcohol abuse.

All these factors affect the neuro-reflex links of the internal organs. Temporary stimulation of sensory fibers leads to the occurrence of the clinical manifestations under consideration.

Additional symptoms

Pain and pollakiuria are nonspecific symptoms that can occur in many diseases. To carry out differential diagnosis, it is necessary to know the clinical manifestations that require mandatory consultation with a specialist:

pain, cutting, burning when emptying the bladder;
bloating, abdominal muscle tension;
severe lower back pain;
discomfort in the lower abdomen after urination;
purulent discharge from the genital tract, abundant with an unpleasant odor;
heavy menstrual bleeding;
pallor, dry skin, increased sweating;
increased thirst;
frequent urge to empty the bladder at night, increased daily urine volume;
increased body temperature;
heart rhythm disturbance.

If the intensity of the pain reaction increases over time and is accompanied by tension in the abdominal wall, pallor, a drop in blood pressure, and febrile temperature, you should immediately seek medical help. An emergency condition is the occurrence of heavy bleeding not associated with menstruation.

Prevention

To prevent dysuric phenomena and pain, preventive measures are taken. Its measures are aimed at preventing inflammation in the genitourinary area in women, as well as reducing the harmful effects of provoking factors. Simple recommendations must be followed:

do not allow urine to stagnate in the bladder;
visit the toilet in a timely manner (at the first urge);
do not neglect the rules of intimate hygiene;
do not abuse alcohol and caffeine-containing drinks;
avoid eating irritating foods;
reduce physical and emotional stress;
avoid hypothermia.

Pain in the lower abdomen and frequent urination are nonspecific. In order to determine the cause of a disease or physiological condition, it is necessary to consult a specialist: a therapist, urologist, gynecologist or endocrinologist.

Diseases of the urinary system

All organs of the human urinary system are directly related to the organs of reproductive function. Abnormalities of the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urinary system can all be classified as problems of the urinary system. Factors such as poor nutrition, stress, weakened immunity, hypothermia, metabolic disorders are among the most well-known reasons that contribute to the development of diseases of the urinary system. The development of such diseases in women and men always manifests itself differently.

Urolithiasis (renal colic)

Renal colic can occur in both men and women of any age. It is urolithiasis that is the main cause of renal colic. Sudden disturbances in the outflow of urine, a severe attack of pain, renal ischemia and increased intrapelvic pressure are all renal colic. It can be recognized by painful and frequent urination, nausea, loose stools, and also when the kidneys hurt and the stomach pulls, the pain radiates down the ureter. Painful outbreaks usually occur unexpectedly. Symptoms of renal colic are observed when running or driving. Subsequently, the painful sensations become impossible to withstand, they acquire an endless pace and the pain spreads to the genitals and groin. As the pain subsides and you urinate, you may see blood, small particles of stones and salt.

Pyelonephritis

Inflammatory processes in the kidney that are caused by microorganisms are called pyelonephritis. This disease poses a threat to those who have virtually no symptoms of the disease. The person feels well and does not pay attention to his problems at all. There are two types of pyelonephritis: chronic and acute. The first can be recognized by symptoms such as weakness, vomiting and nausea, a sharp increase in temperature to 40 ° C, increased sweating, sharp pain in the kidney on the right or left side, but urination does not change.

Very often, a person, without completing treatment for acute pyelonephritis, only eliminates the pain and does not destroy the pathogens. As a result of such actions, chronic pyelonephritis manifests itself. In this case, the following symptoms can be observed: decreased appetite, weakness, high blood pressure, aching pain in the kidney and abdomen. Chronic pyelonephritis can worsen and symptoms of an acute process are possible, as well as the detection of hypertension in the patient.

Reproductive system

Includes all genital organs. Her defeats cause special problems in a man's life.

Prostatitis

This is inflammation of the prostate gland. Most often it affects men who have overcome middle age.

The main causes of prostatitis:

low immunity;
sedentary lifestyle;
various infections;
hormonal imbalances;
injuries.

Symptoms include:

severe pain in the lower abdomen;
discomfort in the perineal area;
weakness;
headache;
pain in the penis after sexual intercourse;
lack of erection.

Another important symptom is unexpected and frequent urination. Prostatitis cannot be started. If left untreated, it leads to complete impotence and infertility.

BPH

This is an increase in size of the prostate gland. As a result, there is strong pressure on the urethra. Prostate adenoma appears in older people. The cause may be the production of estrogen.

The most important symptom is a frequent urge to urinate. Urine stagnation also occurs, which entails the onset of an inflammatory process.

Prostate cancer

Doctors in our time are not able to determine the true causes of the development of this disease. The following factors are believed to be influential:

specifics of work;
heredity;
excess testosterone;
old age.

Symptoms do not begin to appear immediately. Among them are frequent urination and the presence of blood in the urine. If prostate cancer is not detected in time, this will lead to disastrous consequences for the patient.

Vesiculitis

It is characterized by the fact that an inflammatory process of the seminal vesicles occurs. The main reason is the entry of various infections into the body.

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The main symptoms are:

pain in the lower abdomen, including in the groin area;
pain during sperm release;
bleeding during urination;
headache;
nausea.

The disease can progress in different ways. There are chronic and acute forms.

Testicular torsion

It occurs due to the fact that the metabolism in the testicle is disrupted, which is a consequence of torsion of the spermatic cord. The main symptom of this disease is the lack of normal fixation of the testicle.

Pain syndrome manifests itself in the groin area and spreads to the lower abdomen.

Orchitis

This is inflammation of the testicle, which occurs after various infections enter the body.

The patient may develop a fever, nausea and vomiting. But the main symptom is severe pain in the perineum and lower abdomen.

Pain in the kidneys and lower abdomen

Pain in the kidney area or when the stomach pulls is not always evidence of a disease. There are diseases associated with the same symptoms . Signs such as pain in the lower back and lower abdomen can also be attributed to diseases of the genital organs, gastrointestinal tract, bladder and many others. Therefore, there is no definite answer to the question why the lower abdomen hurts; for this it is better to consult a doctor. The specialist will help determine whether there are other complaints and make the correct diagnosis.

Complaints from women

You can often hear from women that their lower abdomen hurts. Such a complaint can arise at any period of life. Such sensations can be explained by menstruation or pregnancy. There is also a pathological explanation - these are tumors of the female organs or adnexitis. Let's consider each of the reasons separately. And the first of them is menstrual pain. Kidney pain occurs in the first 2-3 days. As a rule, they are moderately intense and do not cause major troubles.

Another reason is adnexitis. This is an inflammation of the ovaries and fallopian tubes, which is quite common among women. Periodic rather strong cramping sensations, this pain radiates to the stomach, and there is also tension in the lower abdomen, fever, and often painful urination. The next ailment that is possible with such pain is tumors of the female organs. In the last stages of the disease, the stomach and lower back are pulled. During pregnancy, women experience the main load on the spine; there are also erroneous contractions in the last month of pregnancy. All this is the cause of aching pain in the lower abdomen, in the kidneys. Such complaints are harmless and should not be feared.

Complaints from men

In males, such symptoms and pain are associated with a disease such as prostatitis. In this case, the exclusively male organ, the prostate gland, becomes inflamed. Painful sensations during the disease are quite pronounced and significantly intensify during urination and defecation, radiating to the anus and sacrum. This disease is common among men. Prostatitis is divided into two groups: infectious and non-infectious. The first occurs when an infection such as fungi, bacteria, or viruses enters the prostate tissue. The second group is the result of hypothermia, a sedentary lifestyle, and a sharp decrease in immunity.

Treatment and complications

Treatment depends entirely on what exactly caused the disease:

In the event that pain in the lower abdomen in women is caused by appendicitis, ectopic pregnancy, torsion of the ovary, pedunculated cyst or fibroids, urgent surgical intervention is required, sometimes it is necessary to save the woman’s life.
Surgery may also be necessary if the illness is caused by a stone becoming firmly lodged in the ureter or bile duct. Sometimes a stone in the bladder or ureter can be bougiened, that is, destroyed with the help of a special device - a bougie. Nowadays, this method is most often replaced by crushing with ultrasound or laser.
If gynecological disorders are the cause of severe pain, treatment depends on what caused the disease. Most often, antibiotics are prescribed for treatment if there is inflammation of the appendages, discharge and signs of inflammation. Hormonal therapy is also often used in the treatment of gynecological diseases.
Some diseases that may be accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen require not only drug treatment, but also adherence to a strict diet. From the menu you need to exclude a whole list of products that can provoke attacks or increase pain.

Potential complications include the risk of pregnancy loss, impaired ability to have children, loss of the uterus, fallopian tube or ovary, risk of appendix rupture and peritonitis, exacerbation of cholelithiasis or urolithiasis, kidney infection, and serious problems with intestinal function.

If the condition is too advanced and a number of organic disorders occur, a woman may even be at risk of death - from blood loss, toxic or painful shock, or sepsis. You can avoid all this just by consulting a doctor in time.

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If a person has pain in the kidneys and lower abdomen, it is important not to ignore these symptoms and not wait for them to go away on their own. Pain syndrome of this nature is provoked by various pathologies, including malfunctions of the kidneys, reproductive and urinary systems. Therefore, when such a condition appears, it is important to contact a medical institution, where the doctor will prescribe the required diagnostics and, based on its results, make a diagnosis and then prescribe a course of therapy.

Pain in the kidney and lower abdomen is a pathological condition that may indicate the development of one of the types of diseases.

Diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis is recommended at the first appearance of symptoms. After contacting a specialist, the doctor will conduct a survey. After analyzing all the patient’s answers, the doctor will prescribe tests that are needed to confirm suspected diseases. The most important and first test that needs to be taken is a urine test. All processes that take place in the urinary tract and kidneys will be reflected in the properties of urine. If necessary, the doctor will also prescribe an ultrasound, laparoscopy, X-ray, MRI. After the doctor confirms the diagnosis, he will prescribe treatment. It is possible both with the help of drugs, medicines, and with the help of surgery. Prevention of diseases can be an active lifestyle, proper nutrition and hardening.

Stomach and kidneys hurt at the same time – Kidneys

If a person has a stomach ache and this pain radiates to the back, then this indicates the presence of diseases of the internal organs.
Inflammation is localized in organs such as the kidneys, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, appendix, intestines and stomach. If pain occurs, the patient should call a doctor.

Only he, based on the existing symptoms, examination, questioning of the patient and the use of additional diagnostic procedures, will be able to make an accurate diagnosis, identify the cause, the area of pain localization and prescribe competent treatment.

Main reasons

Doctors note that if a patient has a stomach ache and radiates to the back, this indicates the presence of disorders in the digestive organs:

various infections that affect the pancreas. Doctors call this process pancreatitis;
hepatic colic;
inflammatory process - affects the appendix and gallbladder. Experts call this process appendicitis and cholecystitis;
diseases in the gastrointestinal tract: ulcers, intestinal obstruction, gastritis.

Let's look at each factor in the occurrence of pain in more detail.

Pancreatitis

With the development of pancreatitis, the pain that appears in the stomach moves to the back and arms. They spread to the entire abdomen and lower back. Abdominal pain that radiates to the back occurs when the patient takes alcohol in large doses or consumes excessive amounts of unhealthy food.

The skin surfaces acquire a yellow tint, nausea and vomiting occur, body temperature rises sharply, weakness appears, and the heartbeat increases. In the case where the pain is associated with the development of pancreatitis, the patient should be urgently taken to the hospital.

This is due to the fact that when pancreatitis passes into the acute stage, a painful shock may develop, which can lead to death.

Hepatic colic

Hepatic colic occurs in people for various reasons:

with poor nutrition,
fatigue after physical activity,
development of gallstone disease.

With colic, a dull pain appears, localized in the right hypochondrium. At the same time, nausea, vomiting and body temperature rise sharply. Moreover, these signs can persist for 2–3 days.

If the appendix becomes inflamed, then severe pain appears in the stomach, which gives:

in the back, mainly on the right side;
in the navel area and are encircling in nature.

Nausea, vomiting occurs and body temperature rises sharply.

Remember that if the appendix is inflamed, the person must be immediately taken to the nearest clinic: the affected organ can rupture and all its contents will end up in the abdominal cavity.

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is characterized by the development of inflammation in the gallbladder. The cause of inflammation is the release of gallstones and sand. A person suffers from acute, paroxysmal pain located in the lower right hypochondrium.

This makes it difficult to breathe. In addition, pain with cholecystitis is localized in the back and stomach together. In this case, nausea, vomiting and an unpleasant bitterness occurs in the oral cavity. If the stone is large, then it blocks the duct.

As a result, the gallbladder ruptures.

If a woman or man has back and stomach pain at the same time, then they should consult a specialist without wasting time.

Stomach ulcer

The most common ailment affecting the gastrointestinal tract is an ulcer. With it, a person complains of a sharp pain in the left stomach, radiating to the back. Another symptom of this disease is that if a patient with an ulcer lifts something heavy, his back begins to hurt. If a person vomits, it becomes easier for him. Typically, back pain from stomach occurs at night or if you haven't eaten anything.

Moreover, the unpleasant sensations disappear after eating. When an ulcer develops, a person also suffers from heartburn, which occurs after playing sports. You can get rid of ulcers with the help of medications and following a strict diet. During the awakening of the ulcer, acute pain in the stomach is tormented, radiating to the back and distributed throughout the abdomen.

The patient's vomit and feces become black.

Intestinal obstruction

If a patient develops an intestinal obstruction, their food cannot move freely through the stomach and intestines. Usually, due to stomach problems, an adult or child has back and stomach pain at the same time. In addition, they have convulsions and vomit, mainly after eating.

The vomit has a foam-like structure, the patient's stool is liquid and smells unpleasant. The patient does not go to the toilet for a long time, and if he does, it is in small portions. At the same time, many patients tell the doctor that they were literally suffocating and had difficulty breathing due to back pain.

Most often, patients note that they experience back pain when they lie on their stomach.

If there is an intestinal obstruction, the patient should be immediately taken to the hospital. The fact is that food accumulating inside can completely close the intestinal lumen and lead the patient to death.

Gastritis

With gastritis and ulcers, a person suffers from stomach pain. They hit the back with varying intensity. It depends on the affected area. At the same time, the person feels nauseous and the stool is disrupted.

These signs usually appear after eating.

If a person has difficulty breathing and breathing becomes difficult due to back pain, he is advised to use conservative treatment methods, dietary adjustments and the use of medications that normalize acidity.

Pathologies in other organs with pain radiating to the back and stomach

If a patient has stomach and back pain, the reasons for this may be the following:

In the cardiovascular system. The occurrence of pain in the stomach area, radiating to the back, is associated with the development of myocardial infarction. With it, pain occurs completely unexpectedly, the heart rate increases, and the pressure drops, the patient faints.
In the reproductive system in women. Pain is associated with the development of fibroids, the penetration of inflammation into the appendages, the appearance of erosion in the cervix, or the development of infection in the woman’s body during pregnancy. Women complain of a dull aching pain in the lower abdomen. If she changes her body position, the symptoms intensify.
In the kidneys and urinary system. The patient suffers from a sharp, aching pain localized in the lower abdomen. If diseases in these organs appear in men, the pain radiates to the genitals. If the disease has penetrated the urethra, the patient experiences a burning sensation when going to the toilet. In this case, the discharge has a yellow or green color, accompanied by an unpleasant odor. Itching in the genitals may also begin, and the urine may change color. All unpleasant symptoms intensify after sex.

The intensity of pain in urolithiasis is related to the size and number of stones in the organs. Stomach pain occurs when gallstones begin to move through the ducts. These symptoms may not subside for 1–2 days.

Can the stomach hurt from displacement of the intervertebral discs of the spine?

If your stomach hurts while lying on your back, this indicates the development of various pathologies in the spine. These include thoracic and lumbar osteochondrosis.

Due to the development of degenerative changes in this area, the intervertebral discs are displaced. This puts excessive pressure on the spine and surrounding areas.

Also, pathologies in the spine lead to pinching of the nerve roots of the lower back. This causes both back and stomach pain.

Because of this, a person suffers from severe, acute pain in the stomach, which radiates to the spine. In addition, he suffers from heartburn, nausea followed by vomiting.

Why do my back and stomach hurt at the same time?

Doctors note that both the stomach and back can hurt at the same time: the gastrointestinal tract is connected to the spinal cord by nerve fibers. And the control center of the abdominal cavity is the thoracic and lumbar parts of the spinal cord.

Patients note that pain in the stomach and back is divided into several types:

Pulling and aching. Such painful symptoms indicate the development of gastritis and problems in the reproductive system.
Paroxysmal, dull pain. It is characteristic of hepatic colic, cholecystitis, and urolithiasis. The pain may increase as stones move through the ducts.
Sharp and intense pain. It accompanies ulcers, pancreatitis, appendicitis.

When to call an ambulance

If a person has stomach and back pain together and quite suddenly, this indicates the development of chronic diseases in the digestive organs. If they appear very often, then the person should immediately see a doctor. He will conduct a diagnosis and identify the reasons for the rapid deterioration of the patient’s health.

If the patient suffers from acute pain that:

increases over time;
severe vomiting appears;
stool is disturbed;
excessive sweating;
increased heart rate;
high blood pressure;
fainting;
body temperature rises quickly;
urine with blood clots is released.

In such cases, you should immediately call an ambulance.

How to help a patient yourself

If a person, trying to get rid of attacks of pain, takes an anesthetic drug, then this action is incorrect. This will not eliminate the symptoms of the disease. As a result, the doctor will not be able to make an accurate diagnosis, and the prescribed treatment will be incorrect. In addition, the patient is not recommended to:

use a laxative;
use enemas;
apply heat to the sore spot;
try to rinse your stomach yourself.

These actions will not help the patient get rid of constipation, but can lead to intestinal rupture. If heat is applied, this can lead to the rapid spread of pathological processes.

If the patient tries to rinse the stomach on his own, this will lead to irritation of the mucous membranes and excessive strain on the muscle fibers.

As a result, a spasm in the stomach will occur and the patient’s general health will deteriorate.

Before the doctor arrives, the patient is not recommended to:

Eating;
Use traditional medicine for back and stomach pain.

Diagnostics

Diagnosis for back and stomach pain includes the following procedures:

chromocystoscopy;
intravenous urography;
pH meter;
gastroscopy.

In addition, you will have to donate blood, urine and feces for analysis.

Treatment

Therapy is prescribed only by a specialist and depends on the reason for the pain:

If a person has appendicitis, a perforated gastric ulcer and gastroduodenitis, then surgical intervention is used as treatment. Treatment of ulcers should begin with consultation with a specialist.
If pancreatitis or cholecystitis is detected, then conservative treatment methods are prescribed: the use of medications, following a special diet for diarrhea and therapeutic fasting. In addition, physiotherapeutic procedures may be prescribed. And also, when pancreatitis appears, a specialist prescribes pancreatic enzymes. They help normalize the functioning of the pancreas, calm it and restore lost functions.

Thus, if a patient experiences discomfort in the back and gastrointestinal tract, then one should not self-medicate, because this will not give the desired results.

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Can your kidneys hurt?

Due to various diseases and abnormalities, the kidneys really hurt. The sensations associated with kidney disease may resemble those experienced by a person suffering from osteochondrosis or radiculitis. Discomfort in the back spreads to the lower half, is felt in the area of the kidneys, extends to the thigh, groin area.

Abnormal mobility of the kidney, in which it descends, is called nephroptosis. Stress is blamed for surges in blood pressure during nephroptosis, dull nagging pain is often attributed to osteochondrosis, and recurring inflammation is attributed to colds.

The lower back may hurt due to the kidneys on one or both sides. In most cases, the cause of pain is inflammation - pyelo-, glomerulonephritis, displacement of stones due to impaired salt metabolism.

Can kidneys cause back pain?

If you experience back pain, you should not immediately use local painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs. After all, this symptom may indicate not only diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It is necessary to understand the reason.

If your back hurts in the kidney area, it is likely that the organs of the urinary system are to blame.

According to statistics, in 90% of cases of lower back pain the cause is in the spine. In 6% it is the kidneys, and in 4% it is other internal organs.

If only the right or left side of the back in the kidney area hurts, then it is more likely that the pain has nothing to do with the spinal column. Unilateral pain is characteristic of the kidneys. Pain can occur with the following diseases:

The nature of the pain differs depending on the disease.

Due to pathologies of the spinal column, pain occurs in the following cases:

osteochondrosis;
radiculitis;
intervertebral hernia;
injuries - dislocation, fracture, muscle strain, sprain of the tendon-ligament apparatus;
curvature of the spinal column - kyphosis or scoliosis.

Often, back pain is caused by overexertion, an unsuccessful sudden movement or physical activity.

How to determine whether your kidneys or back hurt?

It’s easy to determine whether your lower back or kidney hurts. It is necessary to take into account the accompanying symptoms, assess the nature of the pain, its localization. But a more detailed picture will be obtained through an instrumental examination.

If your back hurts in the kidney area on the left or right side, then under no circumstances should you warm your lower back or carry out any warming procedures, this is dangerous to your health.

The nature of the pain in the kidneys and lower back plays an important role. With kidney diseases, pain can be varied. It all depends on what pathology they were caused by.

During inflammatory processes, back pain on the left or right in the area of the kidneys is nagging, aching, but with renal colic the nature of the pain changes. It is cutting, paroxysmal, and is accompanied by a disturbance in the outflow of urine.

In case of acute pain, it is difficult to understand whether the lower back or the kidneys hurt, since osteochondrosis has similar manifestations. However, at the beginning, inflammatory and degenerative-dystrophic processes of the spinal column can manifest themselves as aching pain.

You can also find out whether your kidneys or back hurt by the duration of the pain. With kidney disease, the pain is constant. It may subside or intensify during the day, but does not disappear completely.

If the cause of pain is in the back, then it is periodic.

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You can find out whether your kidneys or lower back hurt by the location of the pain. With kidney diseases, the back hurts on the sides. However, unilateral pain is also possible if only one kidney is affected.

If the left or right side of the back hurts in the kidney area, then kidney disease is definitely to blame.

Pain in back pathologies spreads to the entire lumbar region and buttocks.

If your back hurts in the area of the kidneys, but the pain radiates to the lower (buttocks, legs) or upper part of the body (chest area), then this is definitely a disease of the spine.

Pain caused by kidney diseases is often localized at the back or sides, and can radiate to the following areas:

in the lateral or iliac region of the abdomen;
in the groin;
into the inner thigh;
into the genitals.

With such irradiation, this is definitely not a back disease.

Sometimes back pain in the kidney area may be absent in nephrological diseases. The source of pain will be localized in the lower abdomen.

You can distinguish whether your back or kidneys hurt based on the connection with physical activity. As a rule, it is absent in kidney diseases. The pain is constant, does not stop either at night or during the day.

If your back hurts in the kidney area after sleep, then the following problems are to blame:

excessive physical activity the day before;
previous injury;
osteochondrosis;
uncomfortable posture during sleep;
scoliosis.

If there was no physical activity or injury the day before, then in the morning your back hurts in the kidney area precisely because of osteochondrosis or scoliosis of the lumbar region. These pathologies need to be treated promptly, as they cause even more serious back problems.

Back pain in the kidney area, caused by diseases of the spine, always increases during movement, and muscle spasm may be present. It is painful for a person to do physical work, bend and unbend. The pain increases with uncomfortable posture and sudden movements.

Back diseases are characterized by stiffness of movements, freezing in a forced position in order to slightly alleviate the pain syndrome.

You can understand whether your kidneys or lower back hurt at an appointment with a nephrologist after palpation and tapping. How does the examination take place? Tapping looks like this: the patient lies on his stomach, the doctor places his palm on the kidney on the side where it hurts, and begins tapping on top with the fist of his other hand.

If the pain is caused by the back, then there will be muscle tension and soreness. When tapped, the pain is strong and acute. It can radiate to the buttocks, thigh, leg and even stomach. Performing bending or other movements, the pain in the kidney area from the back will only intensify.

With kidney problems the picture is different. During tapping, the pain is dull, felt deep inside, and can radiate to the stomach.

Important information when determining whether the kidneys or back muscles hurt is the previous symptoms. Patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system are characterized by numbness in the area of pinched nerve. Loss of sensation can be observed both in the affected area of the back and in the lower extremities and buttocks.

More often, lower back pain radiating to the kidneys occurs due to excessive physical exertion and heavy lifting.

With kidney diseases, pain may be preceded by problems with urination. This may be a decrease or increase in the daily volume of urine, pain when emptying the bladder, cloudy urine or the appearance of blood. These symptoms indicate diseases of the urinary system.

However, sometimes severe pain in the lower back in the kidney area occurs without urination problems after hypothermia in the legs or lower back. Soreness in this case is observed after 7–10 days.

Characteristic symptoms of back pain

With pain of non-renal origin, the muscles seem to go numb, a slight tingling or goosebumps are felt. Relief occurs if you rub the sensitive surface with a warming gel (Apizartron, Capsicam), ointment with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory component (Voltaren Emulgel, Diclofenac, Naproxen, Ibuprofen), take a medicine based on NSAIDs (Diclofenac, Diclak) orally or use a rectal suppository (Dicloberl).

Kidney back pain is not relieved by ointments and rubbing. To slightly alleviate the sharp pain during stone movement, it is recommended to take a warm bath or apply a heating pad to the lower back. The heat will relax the muscles and eliminate spasms.

Medicines containing diclofenac do not help with kidney pain. The unpleasant sensations subside a little after taking antispasmodics - Baralgin, Spazgan, No-shpa, Papaverine.

Additional signs that your kidneys are hurting, not your back

If the kidneys hurt, then other symptoms appear. The temperature rises sharply (with inflammation up to 39.5-40°C). In the morning, swelling is noticeable, especially on the face, but serious pathologies provoke fluid retention throughout the body. Towards the end of the day, renal edema disappears.

Taking a closer look at the urine, you can notice impurities - blood, pus. In the first case, the cause is tissue trauma during the movement of stones, dysfunction of the renal structures, in the second - an extensive inflammatory process.

Urination becomes more frequent than usual. It is accompanied by burning pain. This is one of the signs of sand movement in urolithiasis.

Kidney pathologies are often associated with pressure surges - special attention should be paid to this. Fluid stagnation due to kidney pathologies provokes self-poisoning. Against this background, sleep disturbances, attacks of nausea, and vomiting occur. These symptoms never accompany back pain caused by spinal or muscular problems.

How to find out if your kidneys hurt

Urologists identify a number of changes that, taken together, may be a cause for concern and a reason to consult a doctor for urine tests and an ultrasound. The specialist will determine the scope of other examinations.

A small amount of foam in the urine is acceptable if the urinary stream is strong. But the bubbles should disappear quickly. If the foam is abundant and additional symptoms appear, it’s time to see a doctor and get tested. Foaming may occur if there is protein, certain toxins, or cells in the urine. This is a sign that the functioning of the kidneys is impaired; they do not filter blood adequately due to an inflammatory process, a previous injury, or poor circulation in the renal arteries.

Depending on the volume of fluid consumed and the ambient temperature, the color of a healthy person varies from light yellow to amber. Eating certain colored foods (rhubarb, beets, sorrel), B vitamins, or medications may temporarily change the color to bright yellow, pink, or greenish. But if the diet does not change, and the urine becomes pink or reddish, smells sharp, and foams, this is an alarming sign.

Determining how the kidneys hurt, assessing the symptoms in men or women that clearly indicate problems - cloudy urine or the appearance of white, yellowish flakes. They appear with urolithiasis or an inflammatory process with pyelonephritis or glomerulonephritis.

Uniform turbidity of urine without flakes is possible due to dehydration. In this case, the urine concentrates, more salts accumulate in it, which form a suspension. If increasing your water intake does not solve the problem, consult your doctor.

If renal colic occurs, its symptoms are difficult to confuse with anything else. This is a sharp pain under the ribs, occurring in waves, along the right or left side of the spine, shooting into the groin or abdominal cavity. It is accompanied by nausea or vomiting. Renal colic occurs when a stone gets stuck in the ureter, obstructing the flow of urine.

When inflamed, the kidney swells and increases in size. It is important to know how to determine whether your kidneys or back hurt. Doctors can use light tapping on the lumbar region: if the kidney tissue is damaged, the pain in this area intensifies.

The kidneys are involved in the production of red blood cells by secreting the hormone erythropoietin, which stimulates the bone marrow to form new cells. If they are damaged, the secretion of the hormone decreases, and signs of anemia with weakness, pallor, and a feeling of constant fatigue may occur.

The main task of the kidneys is to remove waste metabolites and toxic compounds from the body. If organs are damaged, they cannot fully cope with this task; toxins and metabolic products accumulate in the blood plasma, negatively affecting the functioning of the nervous system and brain. This provokes memory problems, concentration problems, headaches or occasional dizziness. If anemia occurs with kidney disease, symptoms may worsen due to decreased oxygen supply to brain cells.

If the diet does not change, all products are fresh and of high quality, but nausea, bloating or pain in the navel area, vomiting occurs, and kidney pathologies may be the cause. Organs cannot fully remove toxic metabolic products; they accumulate in the blood, provoking signs of poisoning.

Increased urination and urgency (a sudden desire to visit the toilet when only a few drops of urine are released) are characteristic of a urinary tract infection - cystitis or urethritis. Less commonly, such symptoms occur with kidney inflammation. This may be pyelonephritis, urolithiasis or damage to the glomeruli in diabetes mellitus.

If the kidneys cannot cope with removing excess fluid from the body, swelling occurs on the face, around the eyes, or on the legs, in the foot area. It is important to understand how the kidneys hurt: symptoms in women, especially swelling, may occur:

when consuming highly salty foods,
large amounts of liquid
against the background of hormonal changes,
taking certain medications
during pregnancy.

It is important to distinguish physiological edema from pathological.
If swelling disappears within a few hours, it occurs only occasionally - this is normal. But daily swelling in the morning, after waking up, is a signal that your kidneys may hurt. The kidneys are actively involved in regulating blood pressure by removing excess sodium and water from the body. In addition, they secrete the hormone renin, which increases blood pressure and blood flow to the organs to eliminate hypoxia of the renal glomeruli. If there are diseases of the urinary system, especially inflammation of the renal tubules and glomeruli (glomerulonephritis), blood pressure may rise sharply. It is very poorly reduced by traditional antihypertensive drugs; you need to find out the correct treatment methods from your doctor.

Prolonged fever, bouts of chills and severe sweating can be symptoms of kidney inflammation - pyelonephritis. An increase in temperature is accompanied by malaise, lower back pain, nausea, and changes in urine. But there are no signs of a cold, antipyretics do not reduce the temperature well, it rises again after a few hours.

Examination for suspected kidney disease

The first thing that is necessary if kidney problems are suspected is to contact a general practitioner or nephrologist.

To recognize kidney pathologies, the doctor will prescribe urine and blood tests, ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder.

Women need to check for signs of gynecological pathologies that may have similar symptoms.

Kidney health in pregnant women should be constantly monitored. During this period, inflammatory processes occur more often; they negatively affect the health of the woman herself and her unborn child. Therefore, it is necessary to treat any pathology when the first alarming symptoms appear.

The kidneys are located closer to the back surface of the abdominal cavity, so kidney pain is easily confused with diseases of the spine. There are several solutions to the question of how to determine whether your kidneys or back hurt. Pain of renal origin can be distinguished by a significant deterioration in well-being, frequent urge to go to the toilet, bouts of vomiting, and an increase in body temperature.

Can your kidneys hurt?
How to determine if your kidneys are hurting
Nature of pain
Localization
Radiation of pain
Pain and mobility
Response to tapping
What preceded the pain?
Additional signs that your kidneys are hurting, not your back
Characteristic symptoms of back pain
What tests are needed for kidney and lumbar pain?

How to determine if your kidneys are hurting

In addition to painful sensations, there are other signs that accompany pathological processes in the kidneys. Knowing them, you can correctly determine, even at home without the help of doctors, that the pain is caused precisely by problems with the kidneys.

The way pain of renal origin manifests itself depends on the pathology that caused it. Inflammation of the kidney can be recognized by dull pain and heaviness in the lower back. It occurs due to swelling and stretching of the kidney capsule. The membrane is equipped with many nerve endings, which are irritated and cause pain during pyelonephritis.

Cutting pain in the kidney area in women and men due to renal colic is simply explained. It is due to the fact that the calculus blocks the lumen of the ureter. As a result, the outflow of urine worsens or becomes completely impossible.

The sharp edges of the stones damage the tissue and nerve endings inside the ureter. This is another cause of stabbing pain.

You can distinguish pain of renal origin from sore back muscles by intensity. Muscle pain from dull, aching can change to acute (if you act on the muscles at the source of excitation) or fade away against the background of absolute rest. With kidney pathology, the pain is constant and intensifies during rest.

By where the pain is felt with the greatest intensity, you can also understand whether it is associated with kidney problems or is it a manifestation of radiculitis. In the first case, lower back pain in men and women is more often one-sided and comes from the depths of the lower part of the body. When only the surface of the back hurts, the discomfort is not related to the kidneys.

You can conclude whether your back or kidneys hurt based on the distribution of discomfort on:

inner thigh;
groin area;
lower abdomen.

These symptoms, as well as pain along the ureter, indicate a kidney failure.

Problems of the musculoskeletal system cause muscle pain, which radiates to the lower back, sacrum, and buttocks.

Pain in the lower back or kidneys during movement is different. If the cause is muscle tension or inflammation, then discomfort occurs when a person tries to change body position. Often with osteochondrosis or rheumatism, it is not possible to straighten up or bend over.

Kidney pain forces you to look for a comfortable position. While standing, a person experiences severe pain, and lying on his back, turning on his side or getting on all fours, he feels relief.

You can find out whether your kidneys or lower back hurt by tapping:

An open palm is applied to the place where the kidneys are projected (the paravertebral region under the lower ribs).
The second palm is clenched into a fist and lightly tapped on the hand attached to the body.
Tapping can be done with the edge of the palm or fingertips.
Kidney pathology is indicated by pain that occurs when shaking.

A person with back pain cannot perform tapping on their own. For this he needs an assistant.

Before determining whether the lower back or kidneys hurt, it is necessary to find out the circumstances that led to the illness. Unusual physical activity - housework, intensive training or exercise without prior warm-up - can cause muscle spasms.

Pinched nerve roots, disc displacement, and spinal hernia can occur due to heavy lifting after an unsuccessful fall. You can find out that it is the kidneys that are hurting if a person is very cold, has bathed in a pond with cold water, or has recently had an acute respiratory viral infection or a sore throat.