10 WARNING SIGNS OF KIDNEY FAILURE

10 WARNING SIGNS OF KIDNEY FAILURE

Hello I am Joshua and today we are going to discuss the 10

signs that can indicate that your

kidneys are not functioning well

the purpose of the kidney is whiten for

maintaining the overall health and

balance of the human body

kidney has several functions I am not

going to discuss in detail but some

basic points I would like to mention

first and foremost kidneys are

responsible for filtering waste and

toxins from the blood

it also regulates the amount of fluid in

the body by increasing or decreasing the

urine production

secretes hormone like erythropoietin

which stimulate the production of red

blood cells kidney also helps to convert

inactive vitamin D to its active form

it also regulates the acid-base balance

of her body

so it's important to know if our kidney

is functioning properly

if there is any problem with the

filtration system we will experience

several changes in our body

first let's discuss a few early signs

and symptoms

initially you may experience metallic

taste itchiness in your body and ammonia

brain

metallic test may result from a buildup

of waste products in the bloodstream

that the kidneys are unable to

effectively filter out

when OS products like urea accumulate in

the body due to decreased kidney

function it can lead to changes in test

perception

additionally alteration in the balance

of electrolytes and minerals such as

potassium calcium can contribute to the

test abnormalities

body itching is also due to toxin

buildup in our body

normally ammonia is converted to urea in

the liver and then excreted into the

urine by the kidneys

however in individual with chronic

kidney disease the accumulated urea is

degenerated by salivary ureas into

ammonia

which is then excreted by breathing

this is known as uromic fitter and gives

the breath an ammonia scent

now let's discuss about the later signs

you may experience due to kidney failure

first is edema it is usually seen in the

lower extremities

if you apply pressure on the soiling

with your finger it will leave an

indentation or pit that's why it is

called as pitting edema

this soiling occurs mainly due to

impaired kidney filtration which cause

water retention

when there is fluid retention in the

body gravity tends to cause the fluid to

accumulate in the lower parts of the

body such as the ankles legs and feet

there are other contributing factors

like sodium and water imbalance decrease

albumin levels and hypertension

next important sign is high blood

pressure

as you already know that kidneys act

like a filtration system

healthy kidneys play a vital role in

regulating the body's fluid balance and

filtering out the Oz products

when kidney function is compromised due

to kidney disease they may retain more

fluid and sodium than necessary

this excess fluid and sodium can

increase blood volume leading to

elevated blood pressure

chronic kidney disease can also make the

arteries more stiff and less flexible

stiff arteries result in increased

resistance to the blood flow

contributing to a higher blood pressure

level

kidney disease also disturb the hormonal

balance responsible for blood pressure

regulation this is another reason for

high blood pressure

you may feel exhausted due to kidney

disease there are several reasons like

buildup of toxins and impurities in the

blood which can cause people to feel

tired weak and make it hard to

concentrate

kidneys produce a hormone called

erythropoietin which stimulates red

blood cell production

in kidney disease erythrobatin levels

May decrease leading to a decrease in

red blood cell production

this can result in anemia

this is another reason for tiredness and

exhaustion

if the filtration units of the kidney

get damaged it will lead to protein

leakage in the urine

when your kidneys have only mild damage

and you have only small levels of

protein in your urine you will not

notice any symptoms

when your kidneys have more severe

damage and you have high levels of

protein in your urine you may start to

notice symptoms such as foamy fourthy or

bubbly urine soiling in your hands feet

belly or face urinating more often and

muscle cramps at night

now let's talk about the uromic frost

it is a rare but striking skin finding

seen in patients with severe kidney

disease it is a sign of advanced chronic

kidney disease and becoming less common

in individuals undergoing long-term

hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease

uromic Frost is a white crystalline

material found on the skin which is a

result of the high level of urea in the

bloodstream that leads to a high level

of Uria secretion by soid glands as a

component of soil

as water evaporates of the skin it

results in crystallization of the

remaining area

uromic Frost generally occurs at blood

urine nitrogen levels of approximately

200 milligram per deal although it may

arise with less severe uremia also

remember that uromic Frost is a

life-threatening condition and that

records urgent dialysis

now let's discuss about the nail changes

kidney disease can affect the appearance

of your fingernails toenails or both

people who have advanced kidney disease

can develop a white color on the upper

part of one or more nails and a normal

to reddish brown color just below the

white part as shown here

you may find white bands running across

one or more nails

if you experienced any of the signs it

is important to consult with a

healthcare professional for proper

diagnosis and treatment

remember taking care of your kidneys is

essential for a healthy and Balanced

Life.