A bandage for omission of the kidney is widely used as one of the options for conservative therapy. This method of treatment is effective if nephroptosis is at an early stage of development. The decision to use such an accessory is made exclusively by the attending urologist. Therefore, if there is an intention to purchase such a device, it is necessary to obtain the recommendation of a specialist. The article describes tips for choosing and using a corset.
Kidney disease
Nephroptosis of the kidney - what is it and how to treat pathology? Only a qualified doctor can tell you this. Nephroptosis is a condition in which the kidney moves down from the lumbar region, sometimes the kidney can "fall" even into the small pelvis. This condition is often called "prolapse of the kidney."
According to WHO statistics, nephroptosis is 15 times less common in men than in women. This is due to the fact that women have a wider pelvis and ligaments that support the kidneys. Over time, the ligaments of women, supporting organs, lose their elasticity due to pregnancy. It is also worth noting that the omission of the right kidney occurs several times more often than the left.
The kidneys should not be displaced in the body by more than 5 cm even with breathing and physical exertion. Often, a pathological displacement is detected during ultrasound of the abdominal cavity rather accidentally (for example, when checking the liver and gall bladder). A person does not suspect a disease, since pathology causes pain in only 10% of cases.
Symptoms of nephroptosis
The severity of symptoms directly depends on the severity of the disease:
- 1 degree - the lower pole of the kidney is felt only when inhaled.
- 2 degrees - the whole kidney is palpable in an upright state.
- 3 degrees - the organ completely leaves the hypochondrium and passes to any other part of the body. The kidney rarely descends into the small pelvis.
At the initial stages, the symptoms are mostly absent or not pronounced. Patients experience mild pain in the lumbar region in the direction of pathology. At the first stage of nephroptosis, pain usually occurs after physical exertion or intense coughing.
A characteristic feature is the disappearance of pain symptoms when lying on the back or on the side where pain is felt. At the second stage of nephroptosis, the frequency and intensity of tingling increase. At the third stage, a pronounced inflection of the ureter can form with the formation of renal colic, while the intensity of the pain is pronounced. At the peak of the pain, nausea and vomiting may occur.
What is a bandage for lowering the kidney?
The supporting bandage is a bandage that has a certain design, thanks to which it becomes possible to fix the position of the internal organs, not allowing them to move under average loads in everyday life. To put on such a corrective accessory is necessary only with early nephroptosis, if there are no complications, that is, severe pain and concomitant diseases.
How to wear and wear a bandage?
To achieve a positive result, wearing a corset should be long - from one year or more. Recommendations on how to wear a brace when lowering the kidney: fixing the corset should be performed when exhaling and only in a horizontal position. It is allowed to wear a belt both on top of clothes and on the body.
Corsets are made of elastic dense ribbon or natural cotton fabric. The second option is chosen when the bandage needs to be worn on a naked body, since natural material does not cause irritation.
How to choose a bandage?
The modern pharmaceutical industry offers a wide range of bandages that have all kinds of characteristics. When choosing a brace when dropping a kidney, you need to pay attention to its size so that it matches individual parameters. In most cases, there are belts for the kidneys of a universal size.
The patient independently adjusts the length of such a corset, using Velcro or straps, which the brace design is equipped with. Some manufacturers produce a dressing to maintain the kidneys in several sizes at the same time, depending on the waist.
How to choose a bandage when lowering the kidney will tell the attending physician. If the omission of the organ is accompanied by an inflammatory process, it is recommended to purchase a special bandage with the effect of warming based on natural wool.
Contraindications
The bandage when dropping the kidney has contraindications for use, which should not be neglected. There are many positive reviews about corsets from patients, but there are times when it is not recommended to use it. Such contraindications are damage to the integrity of the skin in those places where the belt is attached. Also, the bandage should not be worn if:
- there is pain;
- there are serious complications that threaten the patient's life;
- with a strong displacement of the kidney compared with the anatomically correct position.
Recommendations to patients
Some doctors say that wearing a bandage while dropping a kidney is bad for the patient’s health. The constant use of the corset directly affects the muscles of the back, which leads to the loss of their tone. This negatively affects the condition of the kidney itself in the future.
According to reviews, it is important to use the brace when lowering the kidneys in conjunction with physiotherapeutic exercises. Gymnastics classes do not have to be carried out in the gym, they can be done independently at home. In addition, there are special exercises that are suitable for bedridden patients.
Wearing a corset will not completely eliminate the problem, but will only help maintain the kidneys in their anatomically correct condition. Mandatory treatment should be carried out.
If you turn in time to a specialist who will explain what renal nephroptosis is, prescribe the necessary laboratory examinations and prescribe an effective treatment, the development of a serious pathology can be avoided. Strong pain at the same time should not be ignored. Self-medication, folk remedies (without consulting a specialist) in this situation are unacceptable.