What causes kidney swelling?

Summary

• However kidney swelling can have different causes so proper medical tests are needed to identify the underlying problem.
• Blood tests and imaging tests may also be needed depending on the symptoms and suspected cause.
• Blood tests and imaging tests may also be needed depending on the symptoms and suspected cause.

AI Generated Summary

Kidney swelling can develop for several reasons. One possible cause is inflammation of the tiny blood vessels inside the kidneys known as glomeruli. This may happen when the immune system reacts to an infection including certain throat infections.

A bacterial infection can also spread to the kidneys, often from the urinary tract. This may cause symptoms such as a burning sensation during urination frequent urination, and pain in the back or side.

However kidney swelling can have different causes so proper medical tests are needed to identify the underlying problem.

What are the symptoms of kidney swelling?

The symptoms may vary depending on the cause. Common warning signs include.

•Fever or chills

•Severe pain in the back or side

•A burning sensation while urinating

•Frequent urination

•Nausea or vomiting

Swelling in the face, hands feet or legs in some kidney conditions