What causes kidney pain?
Sep 30, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
In general, kidney pain may be related to intense physical activity, improper posture, kidney stones, pyelonephritis, acute glomerulonephritis, and other factors. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive treatments such as general management and medication under a doctor's guidance. In daily life, it is important to maintain healthy habits, including regular作息 (sleep patterns), and moderate exercise.
In general, kidney pain may be related to factors such as intense physical activity, poor posture, kidney stones, pyelonephritis, or acute glomerulonephritis. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive appropriate treatments—such as general management and medication—under a doctor's guidance. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Intense physical activity
After high-intensity exercise, the muscles and surrounding tissues in the lower back may become sore due to overuse, and this discomfort is sometimes mistaken for kidney pain. Pain can be relieved through adequate rest, gentle stretching, and massage.
2. Poor posture
Maintaining improper posture for prolonged periods—such as sitting for long durations or bending over while working—can lead to tension in the lower back muscles and ligaments, causing sensations similar to kidney pain. It is advisable to correct posture during work and daily activities and to perform regular exercises to relax the lower back muscles.
3. Kidney stones
Climate, diet, medications, and metabolic abnormalities may all contribute to the formation of kidney stones. When certain substances in urine become overly concentrated, they crystallize and gradually grow into stones that can block the urinary tract and irritate kidney tissue, causing pain. Symptoms may also include hematuria (blood in urine), nausea, and vomiting. Treatment may include medications such as diclofenac sodium dual-release enteric-coated capsules, tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules, or atropine sulfate tablets, as prescribed by a physician.
4. Pyelonephritis
Conditions such as developmental abnormalities, pregnancy, or improper use of indwelling urinary catheters may predispose individuals to pyelonephritis. Bacteria can travel retrograde from the urethra to the bladder and then ascend to the kidneys, causing infection, inflammation of kidney tissue, and pain. This is often accompanied by symptoms such as fever, chills, frequent urination, and painful urination. Treatment may involve antibiotics such as cefuroxime axetil tablets, levofloxacin tablets, or amoxicillin capsules under medical supervision.
5. Acute glomerulonephritis
Streptococcal infection may lead to acute glomerulonephritis. Immune complexes formed after infection deposit in the glomeruli, triggering an inflammatory response that damages the glomerular filtration membrane. This may result in kidney pain, as well as symptoms such as facial and lower limb edema and hematuria. Patients may be advised by their doctors to take medications such as benazepril hydrochloride tablets, irbesartan tablets, or Bailing capsules.
In daily life, maintaining healthy habits—including regular sleep patterns, moderate exercise, and avoiding prolonged poor posture—can help enhance the body’s immune function.
