Each person has two kidneys, which are located on both sides of the spine at the level of the third lumbar and eleventh thoracic vertebrae. Usually the part of the organ on the right side is slightly lower, since the liver is located above it. The pain in the left or right kidney appears due to various factors. Determine the causes of their occurrence can be on the appropriate symptoms.
Why does the left kidney hurt?
One of the most important functions of the kidneys is the production of urine. This allows to maintain the internal environment of any organism at the proper level. The production process is divided into three main stages:
- filtering;
- reabsorption;
- secretion.
The kidneys themselves can not be ill. Often this happens as a result of the development of one of the ailments.
Inflammation of renal pelvis (pyelonephritis)
This disease has a bacteriological character. Usually he is accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting and severe malaise. The main symptom is pain on the left side of the back in the kidney area. Often this is accompanied by swelling of the face after sleep. In most cases, inflammation occurs throughout the body, but in general the process can be one-sided.
Kidney failure (nephroptosis)
For this ailment pains are characteristic only in the left kidney. In this case, unpleasant sensations arise only after prolonged stresses on the body in an upright position. That is why with sharp movements, the left kidney may begin to ache. Bad feelings pass after the body takes a horizontal position.
Urolithiasis disease
Unpleasant sensations appear at the site of localization of stone formation. That is why pain can appear from one or both sides. They grow under the influence of constant physical exertion or with a sharp change in the position of the body. At the same time, their intensity can become unbearable. Usually because of illness the color of urine changes - it takes pink or even red
Hydronephrosis
Accumulation in the kidney of excessive urine, which can not go out naturally. Aching pain accompanies a person everywhere, regardless of the time of day or body position. Often there is nausea, vomiting and blood in the urine. This cause of pain in the left kidney in the future can lead to anemia .