12 early signs that you have kidney disease.
Kidney disease is condition where your kidneys become damaged and can't filter out the blood
the way they should.
The kidneys are two bean shaped organs which filter excess waste from your blood and get
rid of toxins and drugs through your urine.
When you eat lots of sugary foods, junk foods, or refined carbohydrates for many years you
cause damage to the small filtration units in the kidney.
This is why people with diabetes or high blood pressure have a higher risk of developing
kidney disease.
Unfortunately if you do have kidney damage, toxins and waste can begin to build up in
your blood and cause health problems.
Over time kidney disease can develop all the way from stage 1 to stage 5 which can cause
kidney failure.
1 in 3 people in the US are at risk of developing kidney disease, so it's important to be aware
of the signs and symptoms before it can threaten your life.
In today's video we will highlight the 12 early signs of kidney disease.
We will also share some simple remedies and nutrition tips to help support your kidneys
in the early stages of this disease.
Early Signs of Kidney Disease
1.
Metallic Taste When the kidneys aren't working properly,
toxins start to back up into your blood which can trigger a metallic taste in your mouth.
This is one of the earliest signs of kidney disease to be aware of.
2.
Ammonia Breath You may also notice that your breath smells
like ammonia or urine.
This happens because your kidneys are supposed to remove urea from your blood.
If the kidneys aren't healthy however, they do not filter this out properly.
3.
Dislike Protein People with kidney disease often start to
dislike eating meat or protein.
Heavy amounts of protein are hard for the kidneys to manage, so this is your bodies
way of protecting the kidneys from further damage.
Some people experience loss of muscle and weight as a result of this.
4.
Nausea/Vomiting As the kidneys become more damaged, you may
begin to feel nauseous often and even vomiting.
This is because a build-up of uremic toxins or medications starting building up in the
blood, making you feel very sick.
5.
Itchiness When the kidneys start to fail and waste build
up in the blood stream, they can cause reactions on your skin.
This can lead to skin rashes and itchiness.
People with diabetes often experience this because of high blood sugars, causing damage
to the kidneys and nerves.
6.
Back Pain Some people experience one-sided pain in their
back near the damaged kidney.
This is usually a throbbing sensation or tenderness below the rib cage.
This is caused by large fluid-filled cysts developing in the kidneys, also known as polycystic
kidney disease.
7.
Swelling When you have kidney disease you will experience
fluid retention and swelling around your face, hands, lower legs and feet.
It usually starts around the eyes causing bags and dark circles.
Eating junk foods causes damage to the small filtration blood vessels in your kidneys,
which cause large amounts of protein to dump into your urine.
This means that there is less protein in your blood to help bring water back out of your
tissues, causing swelling on both sides of the body.
8.
Poor Concentration You may notice that you struggle to concentrate
if you have kidney damage.
This is because toxins built up in your blood as they aren’t being filtered properly by
your kidneys.
This causes a lack of oxygen in the brain, leading to poor concentration and brain fog.
9.
Frequent Urinary Tract Infections Kidney disease is a state of inflammation
in the kidneys.
This inflammation weakens your body's immune response to infections, and can cause you
to have urinary tract infections quite often which can be painful when you pee.
10.
Gout Gout is a type of inflammation that causes
uric acid crystals to form in the joints, especially in the side of the big toe.
This happens when your kidneys aren't eliminating uric acid properly from your blood.
This can be a very early indicator that your kidneys are weaker, so you may want to improve
your diet to protect them from further damage.
11.
Diabetes If you have been diagnosed with diabetes then
you must take steps to improve your diet.
High blood sugars cause damage to the filtration units in the kidneys which can lead to kidney
disease.
Diabetes can also damage the nerves in your feet and hands, the eyes liver and brain.
12.
High Blood Pressure Although high pressure can be caused by many
different health problems, it is linked with a higher risk of kidney disease.
The high pressure can narrow the blood vessels which eventually damages your kidneys and
reduces normal blood flow.
If you experience a mixture of these symptoms, visit your doctor for a GFR test to determine
if your kidneys are functioning properly.
How Can I Improve My Kidney Health
If you do have early stage kidney problems, you will want to know what steps you can take
to help heal the kidneys and protect them from further damage.
1.
Eat lots of organic, none starchy vegetables such as kale, collard greens, broccoli, bell
peppers, tomatoes, brussels sprouts, celery and cauliflower.
These are loaded with plant compounds that reduce inflammation in the kidneys and help
to balance your blood sugars.
2.
Cut out sugary foods, refined grains and flour based foods from your diet such as bread,
cereal, biscuits, pancakes, white rice and soda drinks.
These carbs spike your blood sugars causing oxidative damage to the kidney and it's blood
vessels.
Low carb diets such as keto are often used to help heal kidney damage.
3.
Start using a powerful herb called astragalus to support the healing of the kidneys.
This is an ancient Chinese remedy used for thousands of years.
It has been shown to boost blood flow and the filtration rate of the kidneys, and also
decrease creatinine levels.
4.
Drink lots of high quality mineral water each day to help flush the kidneys and keep your
bodily fluids balanced.
Those with kidney disease can often become dehydrated due to poor kidney function, vomiting
or diarrhea.
5.
In the early stages of kidney disease consume more foods rich in potassium to help bring
down swelling in the body, reduce high blood pressure and protect the kidneys from further
damage.
Avocados, beet tops and cruciferous vegetables are the best source of this mineral.
If you are in late stage 4 or stage 5 of kidney disease however, you may need to avoid this
mineral, so be sure to speak to your doctor.
Following these steps can help to protect your kidneys from further damage and help
them to recover from existing damage.
Summary
Kidney disease is usually a result of consuming too much sugar, junk foods, medication or
alcohol for many years, which causes damage to the small blood vessels within.
By spotting the early signs of kidney damage shared in today's video you can begin to make
improvements to your diet in order to improve your health.
The action steps shared today will help support the kidneys in their natural function of filtering
the blood, removing toxins and maintaining fluid balance in your body.
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