Mumbai: Many suffer from chronic back pain and resort to over-the-counter pain relievers without consulting a doctor. These drugs may provide temporary relief, but ignore the root cause of the pain. According to experts, dark colored or foamy urine along with severe back pain, unexplained constant fatigue, body swelling or change in urination habits are hidden symptoms. Kidney Tumors can also be. Therefore, timely diagnosis and treatment is very important to improve the patient’s quality of life.(Photo courtesy – istock)

Can diabetes cause permanent blindness? Make sure to follow these ‘remedies’ to reduce the increased number of glasses

A large number of people are suffering from severe back pain problem, which affects their daily life and overall health. Unfortunately, back pain is not only caused by poor sitting posture, long hours of work, or aging, but it can also be a symptom of a kidney tumor.

Medical Oncologist at Zaynova Shalbi Hospital Dr. Shivam Shingla said, “Kidney tumors form when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the kidney. In the early stages, these tumors show no obvious symptoms and are often found incidentally during routine health checkups or imaging tests done for other reasons. Long-term and excessive use of painkillers without a doctor’s advice can affect kidney function. Some drugs reduce blood flow to the kidneys over time, which increases the risk of kidney injury, especially in individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, or pre-existing kidney disorders.”

Dr. Shingle He added, “Many patients think that persistent back pain is just a muscle or spinal problem. However, if the back pain is accompanied by blood in the urine, frothy urine, unexplained weight loss, persistent fatigue, or swelling of the legs, consult a doctor immediately. These symptoms may be a hidden kidney tumor. About 10 out of 40, 3 to 50 people aged between 40 and 50 who present with complaints of persistent back pain, self-medication habit and frothy urine usually every month Kidney tumors are diagnosed in 4 cases. Kidney tumors can worsen the kidney function if detected early and treatment is more successful depending on its size, type and stage. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy to remove part of the kidney Immunotherapy is also advised.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi consumes ‘this’ white food for 300 days, know the right time to eat it and its benefits for the body

Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician at AIMS Hospital, Dombivli Dr. Sachin Gupta said, “Nowadays, about 2 out of 10 patients aged 40 to 50 come every month with warning signs such as recurrent back pain, change in urine color and dependence on painkillers. After examination, hidden kidney tumors are detected in them, which require further investigation. Many kidney tumors can be successfully treated if diagnosed on time. Hence, prompt medical advice should be sought before symptoms become serious. Timely diagnosis helps preserve kidney function and improve treatment outcomes.”