The dangerous thing about kidney disease is that it’s very asymptomatic in
the early phases. So we'd better get to know what the symptoms of kidney
diseases are.
Kidney Diseases are Silent Killers!
The kidney is a vital organ and assays some essential regulatory roles. It is
required to get rid of waste accumulated in our body, helps regulate blood
pressure and in the reabsorption of water, glucose and amino acids. So
kidney-related ailments are particularly dangerous and there’s a startling
increase in the number of cases. The dangerous thing about kidney disease is
that it’s very asymptomatic in the early phases. Most people experience nothing
drastic until it reaches a more advanced stage. Know what the symptoms of kidney
diseases are.
1. Swollen Limbs and Ankles
Kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from the body. When they are unable to
do so, this extra fluid will build up causing swelling in your hands, feet,
ankles and/or your face.
2. Fatigue
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Our kidneys produce a hormone called erythropoietin which helps make red
blood cells that carry oxygen. In kidney disease lower levels of erythropoietin
causes decreased red blood cells in your body resulting in anaemia. There is
decreased oxygen delivery to cells causing generalised weakness and extreme
fatigue.
3. Blood in Urine
This is a symptom of kidney disease which is a definite cause for concern.
Protein in the urine is more complicated as it can be detected only through a
urine test. There may be other reasons, but it is advisable to visit your doctor
in case you notice it.
4. Shortness of breath
Kidney disease causes fluid to build up in the lungs. And also, anaemia, a
common side-effect of kidney disease, starves your body of oxygen. You may have
trouble catching your breath due to these factors.
5. High blood pressure
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Due to shortage in the capacity of the body to carry oxygen, the heart begins
to pump blood faster in order to carry out the various nervous functions.
Besides, overworking of the heart leads to hypertension due to a high blood
pressure in the body.
6. Nausea and Dizziness
The build-up of waste products in your blood in kidney disease can also cause
nausea and vomiting. Anaemia associated with kidney disease also depletes your
brain of oxygen which may cause dizziness, trouble with concentration, etc.
7. Pain in the back or sides
Some cases of kidney disease may cause pain. You may feel a severe cramping
pain that spreads from the lower back into the groin if there is a kidney stone
in the ureter. Pain may also be related to polycystic kidney disease, an
inherited kidney disorder, which causes many fluid-filled cysts in the
kidneys.
8. Frequent Urination
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Kidney disease can result in changes in the amount and frequency of
urination. There might be an increase in the need to urinate especially at
night. There are cases of urination in smaller amounts with dark urine or in
larger amounts with pale urine. There also might be difficulty in urinating or
constant experience of building pressure without actually passing it.
9. Feeling cold all the time
If you have kidney disease you may feel cold even when in a warm surrounding
due to anaemia. Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) may cause fever with
chills.
10. Skin rashes and itching
Kidney failure causes much waste build-up in your blood. This can cause
severe itching and skin rashes.
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