The human body comprises millions of cells and tissues, which together form organs that help in the body's functioning. Every organ has its own significance, and one such vital organ is the ‘kidney.’ As we all know, kidneys help treat blood and send filtered blood back to the heart. It also helps maintain fluid balance in the body, and any kidney problem, such as kidney infection or acute kidney disease, results in complete renal failure.

To educate readers with helpful information, Dr. Niren Rao, a leading Kidney Doctor in Delhi at Dr. Niren Rao’s Urology Practice, discusses kidney problems and related symptoms.

Kidney Infection

Kidney diseases are connected to urinary tract infections. A common infection in the bladder infects the kidney. The bacteria travels from the bladder to one or both kidneys, causing an infection in the kidneys. It happens when something halts the urinary tract to let the pee flow forward. Some of the common reasons that cause kidney infections in individuals are as below:

• Circumstances that prevent the complete cleaning of the bladder.
• A kidney stone blocks the way of the urinary tract.
• Also, when a situation like vesicoureteral reflux occurs, which causes kidney infections. For such instances, the urine flows back to the kidneys from the bladder.

Acute Kidney Failure 

Another problem associated with the kidneys includes acute kidney disease. The kidney helps eliminate waste from the body. Sometimes, they cannot clear out the excess fluid, salts, and unwanted wastes from the blood. It is said to be a situation of acute kidney failure. It is a severe condition and needs immediate treatment. If the symptoms are identified on time, and effective treatment is provided, the effects of acute kidney disease can be reversed. Some people could also face the problem of chronic kidney failure if no measure is taken to prevent kidney damage. 

The signs of kidney infections are not very different from acute kidney disease. To put the symptoms into one’s knowledge, here are some of the signs/symptoms of kidney infections are below:

• Pain in back and side
• Fever and chills
• Blood in the urine (If one experiences this, they should immediately get tested)
• Feeling pain or burning sensation while urinating
• A bad odor in the urine

Symptoms of Acute Kidney Disease 

• Dark urine
• Chest pain
• Swelling in the feet or leg
• Feeling the urge to vomit, chest discomfort, and pain in the upper abdomen are some symptoms of acute kidney disease.

Besides all the symptoms studied in this blog, there is a common and foremost symptom of kidney infections and acute kidney disease, i.e., excessive back pain. No individual has ever experienced back pain or body pain ever in their life. Our daily schedule has made these body pains common as a daily activity. Sometimes the pain could turn major if one keeps taking them casually and treats them with random painkillers. 

Note: If an individual has diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or a history of kidney disease, they should get their kidneys checked regularly.

If one experiences any of the symptoms mentioned above, one should immediately consult Dr. Niren Rao, a renowned Kidney Stone Specialist in Delhi for a thorough evaluation and to get the best treatment. The expert kidney doctor will help the patient with the required tests and determine the health of the kidneys. Book an appointment with the expert urologist today to ensure the kidneys stay healthy.