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For kidney disease
may indicate certain subtle signs that we often tend to ignore. The kidneys are a very important part of the excretory system; they perform the function of filtering the fluid environment of the body, removing waste and toxic substances from it.
Every day, the kidneys filter up to 150 liters of blood, ensuring the constancy of the internal environment of the body – the so-called homeostasis. The role of the kidneys in the body is very significant: they regulate the amount of fluid, remove its excess and waste elements from the body.
It is not surprising that the overall health of our body is at risk if kidney problems arise. That is why it is extremely important to recognize the symptoms of kidney disease in time, which will allow timely recognition of the onset and prevent the development of severe kidney damage.
Symptoms of kidney disease
1. Swelling
Swelling is the most common and noticeable symptom indicating serious kidney problems. Swelling occurs due to retention of large amounts of water in the body. The limbs, face and joints swell most often; in the morning you may notice swelling in the lower back.
2. Changes in urination processes
- Difficulty urinating
- Feeling of pressure when urinating
- Dark/too light urine color
- Frequent urge/rare urge
- Large/small amount of urine
- Foaming urine
- Instant “imperative” urges
3. Skin rashes
When body fluids and waste accumulate, changes in the body are reflected on the skin. At the same time, the skin becomes very dry, itchy and itchy, looks unhealthy, and rashes appear. Using creams and ointments against acne will not be effective because the problem is related to kidney damage.
The kidneys not only cleanse the blood and rid the body of toxins, but also produce active hormone-like substances such as erythropoietin, which stimulates the production of red blood cells that deliver oxygen to tissues.
As soon as the body feels a lack of red blood cells, the patient will experience general fatigue. This can lead to severe anemia in the future.
4. Shortness of breath
A deficiency of red blood cells leads to a lack of oxygen in the body, fluid retention impairs the efficiency of gas exchange through the alveolar membrane in the lungs, all this leads to difficulty breathing and severe compensatory shortness of breath.
5. Metallic taste in the mouth
A large amount of toxins in the body with improper functioning of the kidneys leads to bad breath and changes in taste buds.
6. Lack of concentration and dizziness
The lack of oxygen in the brain is explained not only by anemia, but also by kidney dysfunction. As a result, the patient cannot focus and concentrate, experiences dizziness and becomes absent-minded.
7. Pain
The most reliable symptom indicating kidney problems is pain. It is the pain in the upper back that indicates certain problems with the kidneys. Such pain can signal a kidney infection and urolithiasis.
Never ignore the symptoms described above and also try to eat foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
You can make an appointment with a urologist at the Prima Medica medical center by calling +7 495 120-01-07