10 Warning Signs Of Kidney Damage
Do you know that 14% of the global population is suffering from Chronic Kidney disease?
But the most disturbing bit is that only 10% of them are aware of it!
It is sad that even though there are numerous signs of kidney disease, people often overlook
them as minor abnormalities.
By the time they realize something is seriously wrong, their kidneys are already failing!
It is important that you get yourself tested for this lurking disease but how will you
know that there is a need for it?
Yes, by noting signs your body is dropping for you.
We have it all sorted here, so let’s disclose 10 signs that your kidneys are asking for
help!
Number 1.
Changes in urination We all know about our urination patterns and
any change in it should be seen as a sign of lurking mishap.
Maybe we sacred you a bit but it is better to be safe than sorry, right?
So if you start experiencing pressure during urinating or any sort of trouble in the process,
it could be a warning sign.
You may also have an urge to pee at night, in case you don’t take too many fluids before
bed time, this is another signal to watch out for.
Oh and bubbly or foamy urine, less frequent urination in small amounts, pale and frequent
urination in large amounts, and change in urine color?
Red, brown or purple colored urine is an indication that a doctor’s visit is needed!
Number 2.
Unexplained fatigue Not exerting too much but still feeling tired?
Maybe you are anemic or worse still, your kidney is damaged.
Sorry for scaring you so much but objectively speaking, this can definitely be the case.
Healthy kidneys produce erythropoietin, a hormone responsible for aiding the production
of red blood cells that carry oxygen to various parts of the body.
So when the kidney isn’t working well, the production of red blood cells is affected
and thus not enough oxygen reaches your brain.
This results in fatigue but it can be as innocent as anemia, maybe and maybe NOT!
Number 3.
Trouble sleeping Can’t sleep, blame it on overthinking and
stress.
Oh but it isn’t that simple and sorted, sleep can be affected by kidneys as well.
We know that sounds strange and unbelievable but truth be told.
When your kidneys aren’t filtering properly which is their basic job, then toxins stay
in your blood instead of getting flushed out through urine.
These bad boys have a habit of disturbing your sleep, like we said they are mean and
impure!
So before you pop a sleeping pill to get a stress free night of sleep, consider getting
your kidneys checked!
Number 4.
Bad breath and taste The main function of the kidney is to purify
the body and push out toxins through urine so when the kidney is not well, these functions
are not being performed.
This means that the waste is accumulated in the body and you don’t expect this to go
well with your mouth, do you?
So ammonia breath becomes a constant problem.
Oh, you associated it with tooth decay and gum issues, nice but in case you are battling
metallic taste as well, along with poor appetite, you kidney is asking for help.
No ignoring this call, the results are dangerous as you know!
Number 5.
Back pain In case you missed out on the biology classes
in school, we’ll repeat that your kidneys are more or less located near your back.
Most kinds of pain are a symptom of a malfunctioning organ, so is back pain.
Though there are tons of other reasons for back pain, kidney stones or infection in the
organ can aggravate it.
So in case you weren’t lifting heavy weights but your back is crying, you know who might
be the culprit!
Number 6.
Puffy eyes
How many times have random people asked you if you had been crying the entire night?
Even though you had a good night’s sleep devoid of any crying, you woke up with puffy
eyes and thus invited random comments.
So not fair!
But didn’t you wonder why this happened?
Of course you did but couldn’t get an answer.
Well, it could be due to protein being leaked in your urine instead of staying in the body.
You can rightly blame this on your kidneys whose filters are damaged and are thus allowing
protein to leak into the urine.
Don’t let your puffy eyes go in vain, act on this sign!
Number 7.
Swollen ankles and feet One of the clearest signs of kidney disease
comes in the form of swelling in ankles.
Many of you already know that this happens due to excessive fluid retention in the body
but that can happen for more than one reasons.
But since we are talking about kidney disease here, let’s tell you the connection between
the two.
Kidneys are responsible for controlling the levels of sodium and water in your body and
a malfunction prevents this balance.
Inflammation is usually concentrated in the feet and ankles, but it can sometimes occur
in the arms, face, and other body parts.
Swollen body in a signal to get your kidneys tested!
Number 8.
Itchy skin Like we said, kidneys exist in our bodies
to wipe out the waste, why else would we carry two extra organs instead of eliminating them
to reduce a few pounds!
Okay, bad joke but the point is that when the kidneys aren’t functioning well, they
are unable to flush out waste.
That can’t be going well, right?
The piled up waste in the body is bound to create one havoc after the other and when
this waste is piled up in the tissues to an unbearable extent, you experience itchiness
and skin rashes!
After all, the waste needs an outlet or not?
What an annoying symptom that is, ugghh!
Number 9.
Shortness of breath How difficult has it been for you to take
a deep breath in the past weeks?
If your ears popped up at the mention of shortness of breath, you may want to hear this.
We know that you are more likely to associate this with exercise but does this happen only
after you’ve been jogging for 15 minutes?
Maybe not and that is why you need to be scared.
When kidneys are unable to pump out fluid due to taxation, it may find way to the lungs
making it difficult for you to breathe deeply.
How long have you been ignoring this symptom?
Number 10.
Poor concentration and dizziness We explained to you how kidneys have a role
to play in making red blood cells.
Now when the kidneys are not their usual self, they may not aid the making of red blood cells.
Less blood cells in the body means less messengers to carry oxygen around and thus our poor brain
is starved of this vital food.
As you may have guessed, this keeps the brain from functioning properly and hence you suffer
from poor concentration and dizziness.
We don’t want to be there!
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