Kidneys are about the same size as your fist and are bean shaped. They filter blood and remove waste from your body.
There may be bleeding inside your kidneys if one or both of them are damaged in an accident. You may feel tender or pain in your abdomen or back. If you are injured in an accident, and suspect that you may have internal injuries, it is important to see a doctor. A ruptured kidney can cause serious complications, and even death.
SIGNS OF KIDNEY INJURY OR RUPTURED KIDNEYS
Blood in the urine is one of the most obvious signs that a kidney has been damaged or ruptured. The pain can be felt on either the left or right side of your abdomen or back. It may also feel mild to severe.
You may also notice signs of possible kidney damage such as:
- The abdomen may swell or bruise.
- Fever
- A decreased ability to urinate, or a lower output
- Lower back pain
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Nausea or vomiting
- Low blood pressure
- Blurred vision
You may experience shock if your kidneys have been seriously damaged. You may notice a pale complexion and a faster heartbeat when you are in shock. Anemia can occur if you have experienced a significant loss of blood.
Although it may not be apparent immediately after an accident, you might have an injured kidney. If you experience shock or other symptoms within a few days of an accident, make sure to notify your doctor. If kidney damage is not detected quickly after an accident, complications such as delayed bleeding and urine leakage can occur.
Summarized from an article by Kuvara Law Firm.
