How to Differentiate Between Kidney Pain and Back Pain?

It has been seen that there are a number of people who get confused between lower back pain and kidney pain. When it comes to kidney problems, it is a little different from the lower back pain. So, it is important that you get yourself diagnosed by visiting a nephrology hospital in Bangalore before it's too late.

To help you out, below mentioned are a few of the ways that can help you differentiate between kidney pain and back pain as suggested by the experts at kidney care hospital in Bangalore, check it out:

Location –

 

●      If it is kidney pain, you will feel it more on the posterior lower side of the abdomen. You will feel the pain on one side and that too at the side where the kidney is located. You might rarely experience this on both the sides

●      When it comes to back pain, you will feel it more around the lumbar region, when the muscles are touched. You will feel the pain throughout the back.

Radiation –

 

●      When it comes to Kidney pain, it may radiate to the lower abdomen or inner thigh.

●      But, when it comes to back pain it may radiate to the back of the thigh, buttocks, ankles, and leg too.

 

Pain Type –

 

●      When it is about kidney pain, you will generally feel a constant steep pain because of the stones or dull pain that can be because of infection.

●      When it is about back pain, it will be mostly coming and going. It might peak after a high-intensity workout.

 

Relief –

 

●      You will not feel any kind of relief unless the stone is removed or treated.

●      You will feel better with local applications, rest, cold, and heat.

 

If you are having problems then you consider getting yourself an appointment fixed with Blue Bliss Hospital. You will get the best of treatment to get rid of the pain.