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St. Joseph, Missouri Car Accidents Can Cause Kidney Trauma

People often associate Missouri car accidents with skeletal injuries, such as whiplash and broken bones. What many people don't realize is that blunt force trauma in a car accident can also cause injury to internal organs. Injury of internal organs can lead to serious - and possibly permanent - health complications. The kidney is an organ that can be damaged in a St. Joseph, MO car accident.

Every year, nearly 15,000 Americans suffer kidney damage due to blunt trauma. The leading cause of such trauma is car crash injury. The kidneys are located on either side the lower back near the bottom of the ribs. This means they can be injured in a Missouri car crash, especially if there is also injury to the ribs or pelvis.

The kidneys clean waste out of the blood and maintain the balance of electrolytes in the body. The main symptom of kidney injury is blood in the urine. There may also be pain and abdominal bruising. Kidney damage can be accurately diagnosed with CT scans and ultrasounds.

Early intervention can prevent many of the complications that can result from an injury to the kidneys. Treatment for a mild injury that is caught early may involve bed rest in the hospital with regular testing of blood and urine. The patient should be on the road to recovery within a week.

Once the patient returns home, he will need to be monitored for late bleeding and for the development of high blood pressure as a side effect of the kidney injury.

However, if treatment is delayed or the kidney sustains serious damage, the kidneys may stop functioning correctly. If this happens, toxins can build up in the blood. The Missouri accident victim may be referred to a nephrologist, or kidney specialist, for specialized care. If the kidney is torn or separated from the blood supply, or if there is high blood loss, surgery may be necessary.

The most common complications from a kidney injury are urinary leakage and delayed bleeding. If these occur, further medical treatment may be necessary. The most common long-term complications of kidney injury are high blood pressure, urinary leakage or delayed bleeding from the damage.

Treating a kidney injury is expensive. Even a bruised kidney can leave one with thousands of dollars in hospital bills. Unfortunately, insurance companies don't always treat Missouri accident victims fairly. A St. Joseph, MO auto accident lawyer can help. You may be eligible for compensation for all your medical bills, your lost wages, and your pain and suffering. But, you must fight for these damages.

To learn more, download a free copy of our book, 10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim. If you'd like to discuss your case with a St. Joseph, MO auto accident lawyer, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616.

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