How to treat kidney pain
Disease description:
I have been feeling a stabbing pain when going to the bathroom these past two days, and I often experience some pain in my left waist area, which feels like kidney pain. I haven't gone to the hospital for a checkup yet. I would like to ask, if it is kidney pain, what is the best way to treat it?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The treatment of kidney pain mainly includes:
1. Medication: For kidney pain caused by infection, such as pyelonephritis, antibiotics such as penicillins, cephalosporins, and quinolones can be used to eliminate the infection and relieve pain. For renal colic, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen can be used to alleviate pain.
2. Physical therapy: For kidney pain caused by factors such as lumbar muscle strain, overexertion, and lumbar spine osteophyte formation, physical therapy methods such as massage, acupuncture, and hot compresses can be used to improve pain symptoms.
3. Surgical treatment: For severe kidney pain or pain that cannot be resolved by other means, such as kidney stones or renal cysts, surgical interventions such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy or open nephrectomy may be considered to remove abnormal substances or structures within the kidney and restore normal function.
