According to the Hong Kong Urological Oncology Society, the number of kidney cancer patients has continued to rise over the past 10 years, an increase of 55%. It is believed to be related to the increase in the obesity rate of Hong Kong people and the female smoking population.

　　Nephropathy may cause pain

　　The common symptoms of kidney disease are generally urinary blisters, hematuria, edema of the lower extremities, etc., and pain in the position of low back pain is also a sign of kidney disease!

　　Kidney functions include removing waste products from the blood, draining extra body fluids, adjusting salt in the body, and regulating blood pressure. The kidneys filter waste and toxins from the blood and are susceptible to infection and destruction. Excessive intake of calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus can accumulate in the kidneys, forming kidney stones, which can cause pain. In addition, urinary tract infections, kidney infections, kidney thrombosis, kidney damage, etc. can have pain symptoms.

　　Kidney pain is similar to low back pain

　　Low back pain is very common, and almost everyone has tried it. Because the kidneys are located on the sides directly below the ribs (back waist), leaning on the back muscles, it may not be easy to distinguish between low back pain or kidney pain.

　　1. Pain location

　　Pain caused by kidney disease

　　The pain caused by kidney disease is usually under the ribs on both sides of the spine (that is, the position of the kidney). Some people will only have pain on one side, depending on whether the disease affects one kidney or both kidneys. The pain may be reflected on other body parts, such as the sides of the body, abdomen, groin, and thighs.

　　waist pain

　　Low back pain can occur anywhere on the lower back, but most people will feel pain in the lower back.

　　2. Type and severity of pain

　　Small kidney stones can be excreted through the urinary system without causing severe pain; but larger stones can cause severe tingling when the kidney stones move from the kidney to the ureter (the ureter connects the kidney to the bladder, forming a urinary system tube) Will exacerbate pain.

　　And kidney infections can make people regularly appear painful, sore.

　　Muscle pain: faint pain or soreness

　　Some sports can trigger or aggravate muscle pain. The intensity of the pain ranges from mild to severe, and it feels more painful by stretching the back.

　　Neuralgia: may feel burning or tingling, and the pain may extend to other parts of the body

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　　Sciatica is a neuralgia affecting the lower back. When the sciatic nerve is squeezed or compressed, sciatica occurs, and burning pain can spread from the lower back to the buttocks.

　　Bone pain: Sudden onset of pain

　　Spine fractures or irregularly shaped spine can cause bone pain, which is moderate to severe and usually worsens with exercise

　　3. 　 Accompanying symptoms

　　Possible symptoms of kidney damage or severe kidney disease:

　　1. Bad breath

　　2.　Urine has a metallic smell

　　3. 　 shortness of breath

　　4.　Swollen legs, ankles or feet

　　5.　Confusion

　　6.　Arrhythmia

　　7.　Muscle spasm

　　Other symptoms that may accompany low back pain:

　　1.　Spine pain or stiffness

　　2.　Neck tingling

　　3. 　 Difficult to stand upright due to pain or muscle cramps

　　4. 　 difficulty walking

　　5.　Back paralysis or tingling spread to the limbs

　　6. 　 One or two legs are weak

　　7.　Unable to empty the bladder

　　8.　Urinary incontinence

　　9.　Diarrhea or constipation

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