Does kidney disease hurt?
My neighbour was recently diagnosed with kidney disease, and it got me thinking. I always thought kidney problems don't really hurt much until they're very severe. Does kidney disease cause pain that you would feel?
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4 months ago
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It can hurt, especially if there is an infection or stones blocking the flow. But sometimes chronic kidney disease has no pain at all in the early stages, which is why regular checkups are so important. Please get your blood and urine tested to be safe.
4 months ago
My father did not feel any pain at all until his kidney function dropped significantly, and then we had a lot of complications. Please do not wait for pain to appear as a sign; go see a nephrologist if you suspect any issues.
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4 months ago
I always go to a reputed hospital for these things because random online advice just confuses you. When I asked my doctor about kidney pain, he clearly said that general kidney disease doesn't hurt until it is quite advanced, though infections and stones do hurt. Better to ask a specialist directly.
4 months ago
Beta, in my 65 years, I have seen that kidney stones can cause unbearable pain, but silent kidney damage from high BP or diabetes often has no pain at all. Don't worry, just keep your health parameters under check and trust your doctors.
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4 months ago
Yes, it can hurt quite a bit under the ribs and in the back if it is an infection. Definitely get it checked by a doctor.