KIDNEY

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ne pair of organs in the abdomen. The kidneys remove waste and extra water from the blood (as urine) and keep chemicals (such as sodium, potassium, and calcium) balanced in the body. The kidneys also makes hormones that help control blood pressure and stimulate bone marrow to make red blood cells.

Many people in the early stages of kidney disease don’t have any indication what is something wrong with their kidneys. There are certain symptoms, however, that could be a sign of kidney failure, whether it is acute renal failure or hereditary such as Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD).

Below are lists of kidney failure symptoms that are grouped in categories based on a typical cause.

>> Kidney failure symptoms from buildup of wastes in the body

* A metallic taste in the mouth or ammonia breath

* Protein aversion (no longer wanting to eat meat)

* Nausea and vomiting

* Difficulty concentrating

* Loss of appetite

* Itchiness (pruritis)

>> Kidney failure symptoms from buildup of fluid in the body

* Swelling in the face, feet or hands

* Shortness of breath (from fluid in the lungs)

>> Kidney failure symptoms from damage to the kidneys

* Making more or less urine than usual

* Blood in the urine (typically only seen through a microscope)

* Urine that is foamy or bubbly (may be seen when protein is in the urine)

>> Kidney failure symptoms from anemia

* Fatigue

* Shortness of breath

* Weakness

* Mental confusion

* Feeling cold all the time

* Desire to chew ice, clay or laundry starch (called pica)

Urinalysis – An examination of a sample of your urine to check for protein, blood and white blood cells in the urineBlood tests – Particularly a test for creatinine and BUN, waste products that healthy kidneys remove from the bloodstream.…
Take action when you have kidney failure symptoms

Often, early kidney problems don’t have many symptoms.
Whether you discover that your kidneys are okay or not, taking action may ease your mind and allow you to prevent the progress of kidney disease, including delay or prevent dialysis or a kidney transplant.

TAKE an ACTION…
PREVENT KIDNEY DISEASE…
PREVENTION IS 100% SURE THAN TO CURE!!…