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Urology (Expert Forum)
Kidney Pain
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Kidney Pain
by Denis__0__0, Jul 24, 1998 12:00AM
this past saturday my father fell in the attic onto some rafters. he hit his kidney area and has had significant pain since. he delayed in going to the doctor. i am concerned about potential future long term damage to one's kidneys in such a case. he has been able to walk only with difficulty even though it is now four days later. any general information you can provide would be really helpful. thanks.
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Thanks Sue for your questions.
If the kidney is bruised , there is a slight chance he will develop hypertension in the future. He will not need dialysis as long as the other kidney remains healthy. I assume he does not have blood in the urine.
Please continue to encourage him to seek medical help.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: renal trauma
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Thanks Sue for your questions.
If the kidney is bruised , there is a slight chance he will develop hypertension in the future. He will not need dialysis as long as the other kidney remains healthy. I assume he does not have blood in the urine.
Please continue to encourage him to seek medical help.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: renal trauma
