The kidneys are vital organs in the human body, located under the rib cage, and are responsible for detoxification and cleaning of the system, as they filter 10-150 quarts blood on a daily basis.
Their function is extremely important for the entire body and the blood.
They remove the excess amounts of waste and fluids from the body, support the health of the bones, balance the electrolytes, stabilize the blood pressure, and increase the number of red blood cells.
Therefore, if their function is somehow endangered, the entire body is at great risk, so you should know how to recognize the symptoms and thus prevent major issues, as kidney damage or failure:
Normally, dilute urine is nearly colorless. Concentrated urine is deep yellow. Colors other than yellow are abnormal.
The most common and early symptoms include:
-Foamy urine
-Dark urine, less frequent urinating and urinating in small amounts
-Urges to urinate during the night
-Pressure during urinating
-Trouble urinating
-Pale color, frequent urination, and in large amounts
Swelling in hands or feet
In the case of a weakened function of the kidneys, the fail to eliminate excess fluids from the body and thus lead to swellings and bloating of the face, limbs, and joints.
This is called edema, swelling caused by fluid retention – excess fluid is trapped in the body’s tissues.
If you have this kind of symptoms it is best to consult a doctor immediately.
Shortness of Breath
This sign may often be associated with kidney damage, especially when experienced very often.
Being short of breath can be related to the kidneys having problems in two ways. First, extra fluid in the body can build up in the lungs.
And second, anemia (a shortage of oxygen-carrying red blood cells) can leave your body oxygen-starved and short of breath.
Skin rashes
Kidney failure may lead to accumulation of waste, and thus to itching and skin rashes.
As waste is build up in the blood, the skin looks irritated, dry, and unhealthy.
These issues cannot be easily solved with the use of creams and lotions, since the root problem is internal, due to the problems is linked to your kidneys.
Metallic taste in the mouth
Due to the waste deposits in the blood, a person may have bad breath or a changed taste in the mouth.
In the case of severe kidney damage, the person may experience a great change in the taste of some foods, as well as poor appetite.
If you always have a metallic taste in your mouth, we suggest that you go to your local health center immediately.
Bad Concentration And Dizziness
A common symptom of kidney failure is delirium . This is a mental state that’s marked by confusion and restlessness.
The deficiency of oxygen in the brain may indicate severe anemia, or kidney failure, which can lead to poor concentration and focus, light-headedness, dizziness, and memory issues.
Getting tested will give you the exact problem that you may have, remember that confusion is only one of the symptoms.
Lower back pain
Another common sign is a pain in the lower back, where the kidneys are, and the pain may also be accompanied by kidney stones and infections.
Pain from your kidneys can register as lower back pain, found below the rib cage, or even on the sides.
This back pain may be a mild, nagging ache, or it can be so severe it’s actually debilitating.
Fatigue
Healthy kidneys produce a hormone known as EPO (erythropoietin), which increases the number of red blood cells, which carry the needed oxygen.
If the number of red blood cells is decreased, it leads to fatigue, and brain and muscles problems. These signs may also be attributed to severe anemia.
Hence, you need to consume healthy foods, foods high in antioxidants, as well as supplements, in order to support the function of the kidneys, and thus take care of the overall health.
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