Kidney Diseases

There are hundreds of kidney diseases. There are so many misconceptions regarding the kidney Problems. Kidney disease does not always lead to flank pain. For general population it is important to note that there are some kidney problems which neither cause swelling nor pain.

Typically a kidney failure secondary to pain killer over use over a proloned period of time can caue a condition called chronic Interstial Nephritis. Bad thing is that usually patient is unaware of the fact that there has been a lot of deterioration in Kidney function, The best way of getting safe from these issues is take proper opinion before getting a medicine and don't do self medications.

Check RFTs and urine complete examination on a regular basis yearly after the age of 40 years and in case of any problem consult a nephrologist.