I've Had Kidney Pressure And What Feels Like A Blanket

Posted on Tue, 9 Jun 2020

Question: I've had kidney pressure and what feels like a blanket over my stomach and back area. It doesn't hurt but I can definitely feel it there. Also I have a slight pains throughout the day in different parts of my body, muscle areas. They're usually come and go fairly quick. I had all those symptoms yesterday so I contacted a Doctor with the HealthOnline App on my phone and based on what I explained the Doctor wanted me to get kidney and liver work done so I went and got a blood test for that as well as for checking for diabetes etc. I'm waiting for the results of that.

Today this morning when I woke up I had a deeper, sore feeling under or in my elbow area. When I feel into where it is, it's in-between my elbow area where a vein is. Im worried that this could be heart related but I don't know. I don't have health insurance so I'm trying to do everything at home if possible by changing my diet, green drinks only at the moment and I started to take walks outside with my wife and daughter. Doctor I don't know what else to do. Is there anything you can recommend to me or do you think I should go get tested for something else?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
More details needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have gone through your history and I can understand your concerns.
As per your description the symptoms are very vague and non specific.
Do you have any anxiety related issues? Do you had history similar illnesses in the past? Do you have any recent stressor or depressive episodes?
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 days later)

Hello Dr. XXXXXXX thank you for your reply.

I did submit a response the same day you submitted your answer but today when I logged in to see if there was another response I don't see my message, some how my message did not submit to you.

I will try to recall what I put but it was a pretty lengthy message.

I don't currently have any anxiety problems other then what the symptoms are making me worry that I have a big health issue, I fear there's something wrong with my kidneys or something. I did have bloodwork done and have gotten the results back, I'm uploading the new reports now. Can you please help understand what the problem is based on the results please. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Results are fairly normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your reports and previous query.
The reports are normal almost normal, apart from slightly elevated blood cholesterol.
There is nothing suggestive of kidney dysfunction. Undue concern about health is a kind of anxiety.
You can go for an ultrasound scan just for reassurance.
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D