In some cases,
it is possible to lose about 90% of kidney function without experiencing any
symptoms or problems. Fortunately for one to experience complete kidney
failure, both kidneys must be damaged entirely. If only one kidney is damaged
or diseased, then it can be removed, and the other kidney may continue to
function correctly.
Before we
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Kidneys are a
vital organ in the body used to filter all the waste products from your blood
from where they are sent to the bladder. The toxins are eliminated from the
body when you urinate.
When your
kidney loss the power to filter the toxins from the blood, letting the toxins
flow back to your system then that is called kidney failure. If kidney failure
is left untreated, then it can progress and even become life-threatening. If
discovered early the cause can be treated early to prevent chronic kidney
failure.
The other
functions of kidneys apart from removing waste include helping in the making of
red blood cells, help in keeping bones healthy. They also assist in maintaining
the right minerals in the blood and eliminate the toxic ones.
To diagnose
kidney failure then the blood is tested to measure the creatinine, GRF, and
BUN.
The signs that your body might be displaying
to show you that your kidneys are failing include:
1. Reduction in the amount of urine that you
produce per day. Or it might be the opposite with more urine than usual.
2. Persistent nausea, where you feel like vomiting
almost every time and an upset stomach.
3. Unexplained confusion because the brain is
not getting enough oxygen.
4. Excess feelings of being drowsy or tired
all the time because you have fewer red blood cells carrying oxygen in your
blood.
5. Seizures.
6. Unexplainable shortness of breath,
especially after you, expend very little energy.
7. Swelling in hands or feet because the
kidneys are not eliminating the extra fluids.
8. Urinating urine that is foamy or bubbly
because of the high protein in it.
9. Lower back pain that can be below the rib
cage or on the sides can be pain from the kidney.
10. You see blood in your urine from blood
cells that leak into the urine from the kidney.
Some people may
not even experience these symptoms when they have kidney failure, so it is
important to always go for a full body checkup to make sure you are okay.
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