2016年4月2日星期六

Common Symptoms From Enlarged Kidneys

An enlarged kidney can happen for any number of reasons: ranging from polycystic kidney disease to hydronephrosis or even the absence of one kidney that causes the remaining one to increase in size. The treatment for enlarged kidneys is dictated by the underlyng medical condition that caused the kidney to get larger in the first place. Enlarge kidney refers to the kidney size is larger than the normal standard. Some common diseases may cause this condition. And the treatment should involve both the enlarge kidney itself and its underlying cause. What are common symptoms from enlarged kidneys?

Pain

Burning or pain during urination can be a sign of a urinary tract infection that can cause enlarged kidneys. The pain may be localized near the pelvis, over the bladder or near the lower part of the abdomen. Men with an infection often feel pain at the end of the urethra, while women often experience pain near the opening of the vagina.

Kidney Stones.

Kidney stones can be both cause and symptoms for enlarged kidneys. It increases the risk to develop kidney infection which may show up along with back pain, flank pain etc.

Swelling

Swelling is sometimes noticed when a patient experiences rapid weight gain that cannot be attributed to other causes. As the kidneys fail and become enlarged, fluids cannot be processed properly and begin to accumulate in the ankles, abdomen, lower back and face. According to doctors at Merck, kidney failure results as the fluid leaks into the tissues of the body.


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