Sand in the kidneys - symptoms

In most cases, the very appearance of sand in the kidneys does not cause unpleasant sensations. Patients learn about this pathology only on ultrasound when passing a medical examination. Usually the first symptoms appear only when the sand has gone from the kidneys to the exit from the urinary system.

Primary symptoms of the presence of sand in the kidneys

Symptoms appear when the release of sand from the kidneys begins, because the solid particles, moving along the urinary system, irritate the mucous membranes. Because of this, the inflammatory process begins. Painful sensations are the very first signs that sand leaves the kidneys. They arise in the region of the waist. Most often the pain is intense, very sharp and cutting. As a rule, sand is formed in one kidney, so almost always unpleasant sensations arise only on one side.

Pain can gradually change the character - from sharp to pulling and aching. At the same time, its location changes: it moves into the groin area or into the upper abdomen. This symptomatology can indicate the presence of a patient with renal colic.

Also, when sand leaves the kidneys, the following symptoms appear:

1. Problems with urination - small hard particles move along certain urinary tract tubules to the bladder, so the process of urination in most people with such a problem becomes extremely painful. In some cases, it is difficult and does not bring relief or complete emptying. In the absence of treatment, urge to urinate will become more frequent.
2. Changes in the composition of urine - that a person has sand in the kidneys, is clearly visible when examining the composition of his urine. This is due to the fact that it receives solid elements. In severe cases, large particles of blood or purulent discharge can be seen with the naked eye.
3. Changing the color of urine - the patient's urine acquires a darker shade or becomes cloudy.

Secondary symptoms of the presence of sand in the kidneys

If you have sand in the kidneys, the symptoms can also manifest from the nervous system. For example, many patients experience a sense of weakness and insomnia. This pathological condition can also be accompanied by increased sweating, bloating and the appearance of swelling.

The secondary symptoms of the fact that sand comes from the kidneys are:

• pressure jumps;
• vomiting and nausea;
• rise in temperature .

The duration of such manifestations of the disease can be different. It depends on the time of extraction of sand, the characteristics of the organism and the age of the person. With a large amount of sediment, symptoms can disturb the patient for more than 2 months.

What to do if there are primary or secondary symptoms?

If you notice signs of having sand in your kidneys, you should undergo a test.

Ultrasound can help you determine immediately if you have any kidney formations. But there are cases when the device "does not see" sand. Therefore, those who are aggravated with symptoms after passing an ultrasound, you need to go through an additional examination, for example, to pass a urinalysis. It will show the presence of inflammatory kidney processes, and also tell you what exactly impurities of salt are contained in the body. This is very important for the construction of a correct treatment regimen, since not all drugs are capable of dissolving and removing various kinds of deposits from the body.

Those who have changed the composition of urine, there is a splotch of blood or pus, you need to urgently make an X-ray. This method of diagnosis determines the anatomical changes in the genitourinary system and shows how exactly sand leaves the kidneys.