Top 8 Warning Signals of having a Kidney Disease
Often our body develop specific alarming signs and symptoms to alert us that a particular organ or part of the body is not working in a normal manner. However Kidney and bladder are somewhat exception to this fact as these organs lack in expressing prominent indicators while developing health issues or a disease until the medical condition reach to an advanced stage. This is why kidney disease is referred as ‘quiet disease’ because it doesn’t show any major symptom until approximately 80% of its functioning capacity is lost.
Kidney disease can affect anyone at any age although chances of having a kidney disorder are more in people who are:
- above 60 years
- suffering from high blood pressure
- diabetic patients
- and have a family history of kidney failure
Several people across the world are suffering from kidney disease or kidney failure. Timely diagnose of kidney disease can prevent us from greater risk of kidney failure that can happen suddenly or gradually. It is unfortunate that mostly people overlook common signs. This is mainly because of unawareness or lack of information and also as these symptoms attribute to other health problems also. According to a study, only 10% of affected people know that they have chronic kidney disease.
It is imperative for all of us to go for a proper health check-up at least once in a year and get our kidney condition examined as this is the confirmed way to learn about kidney disease. However, if we have appropriate information regarding many substantial signs of kidney disease, risk of renal failure can be prevented.
Normal Physical Changes that are often Ignored
1) Unexplained Physical Weakness & Fatigue
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SN |
Signs & Symptoms |
Reason |
Kidney’s Role |
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a) |
Lack of Energy |
Build up of toxins and impurities in the blood |
Decrease in kidney function performance |
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b) |
Anaemia
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Brain and entire body does not have enough oxygen
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Erythropoietin (EPO) Hormone is produced by healthy kidneys which gives signal to our body to make red (oxygen-rich) blood cells. When kidneys are not working properly, EPO hormone is decreased, which result in less red blood cells production. |
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c) |
Muscle spasm |
Low calcium and phosphorus levels in the body |
Electrolyte imbalances can result from impaired kidney function |
2) Irregular and Disturbed Sleep Pattern
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SN |
Signs & Symptoms |
Reason |
Kidney’s Role |
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a) |
Sleep disorders such as
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Build up of toxins and impurities in the blood |
When kidneys are sick, their body waste filtering capacity goes down which leads to accumulation of toxins in the blood rather than flushing them out from the body through the urine. |
3) Loss of Appetite
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SN |
Signs & Symptoms |
Reason |
Kidney’s Role |
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a) |
Poor appetite due to:
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Build-up of Uremia, a kind of body waste in the blood |
Kidney’s filtrating performance has dropped down. Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting can also be due to kidney infection. |
4) Lack of Concentration
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SN |
Signs & Symptoms |
Reason |
Kidney’s Role |
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a) |
Commonly referred as ‘Brain Fog’, which means:
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Lack of oxygen in the brain
Toxic substances and extra fluid gets into the brain through bloodstream |
Kidneys filtering system has failed to an advanced extend, due to which toxins are leaked in the blood and travels throughout the body. |
Visible Physical Changes that are taken Lightly
5) Inflammation in the Body
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SN |
Signs & Symptoms |
Reason |
Kidney’s Role |
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a) |
Swelling can be seen mostly in:
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Protein from the body is being flushed out through urine |
Early signs that the kidneys’ filters have been damaged and are:
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6) Persistent Pain in and around Kidney Location
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SN |
Signs & Symptoms |
Reason |
Kidney’s Role |
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a) |
Flank pain (ache) felt in the:
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Issues with kidney to perform normally
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Could be because of :
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7) Skin Problems
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SN |
Signs & Symptoms |
Reason |
Kidney’s Role |
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a) |
Extremely dry and itchy skin |
Mineral and bone disease that often accompanied by an advanced kidney disease |
Kidneys are no longer able to keep the right balance of minerals and nutrients in your blood.
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8) Change in Excreting System of the Body
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SN |
Signs & Symptoms |
Reason |
Kidney’s Role |
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a) |
Uncontrolled Urge of Urination often at night,difficulty in urinating |
Sign of kidney disease |
Urine production is a major function of the kidneys and if they are not functioning properly, excreting fluid system get disturbed. |
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b) |
Change in urine colour
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Blood in the urine. |
Blood cells have started leaking out into the urine as Kidney filter system failed. This can be also be indication of tumours, kidney stones or an infection. |
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c) |
Froth and foul smell in urine |
Protein in Urine
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Kidney damage will cause protein to be leaked into your urine |
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