The kidneys play an important role in maintaining overall health and supporting well-being. Knowing the early symptoms of kidney disease can help you treat it early and prevent future complications.
The kidneys play a very important role in eliminating toxins from the body and are vital for maintaining a large number of functions in balance. When a health condition exists, kidney function can be diminished, generating waste deposits that worsen normal body conditions. Unfortunately, the number of kidney diseases has increased significantly in recent years.
The functions of the kidney
- Waste excretion: The kidneys filter toxins, excess salts, and urea. Urea is synthesized in the liver and transported through the blood to the kidneys for further elimination.
- Regulating red blood cells: When there is a lack of oxygen, the kidneys are responsible for increasing the production of erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the bone marrow to produce more oxygen, which increases the number of red blood cells.
- Blood pressure regulation: The kidneys need blood pressure to filter the blood, so when blood pressure drops, our kidneys try to regulate blood pressure to function optimally.
- Balancing body fluid levels: One of the functions of the kidneys is to regulate body fluid levels. This means that if water intake is low, the kidneys will not eliminate all the fluid in order to maintain optimal water levels.
- Acid regulation: When cells perform metabolic work, they produce acids, so the kidneys are responsible for balancing the levels of these chemicals.
Symptoms of kidney disease
Kidney disease can be caused by numerous factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or infection. The development of health problems like high blood pressure later in life can be a precursor to kidney disease. For this reason, you should regularly monitor your glucose and blood pressure levels to ensure they are within normal ranges.
Kidney disease can also be a hereditary condition, meaning the chances of developing this problem increase if a family member has had kidney disease. Smoking and drinking alcohol, overuse of medications, an unbalanced diet, and consumption of junk food, along with a lack of physical activity, can lead to kidney problems if these bad habits are not changed. Early signs of kidney disease.
Symptoms of kidney disease typically appear when the problem is quite severe, when the kidneys have largely stopped functioning, and can be detected when there are large amounts of protein in the urine. The early signs of this condition are quite general and often go untreated or are often attributed to other temporary health problems. A very alarming figure is that only 10% of people with chronic kidney disease are aware of it.
Remember that the kidneys are capable of adapting to infections, making it more difficult to identify a problem. It's vitally important to recognize the early signs of kidney failure, as leaving these signs undetected or untreated early can cause further damage down the road.
Early signs of kidney failure:
- Lack of sleep or trouble sleeping
- Change in urine color
- Digestion problems
- Tingling of the skin
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue and listlessness
- Frequent hiccups
- Loss of concentration or mental fatigue
- Metallic taste in the mouth
- Respiratory problems
- Skin rash
- Pain above the waist
- Muscle cramps
- Swelling in the legs
- Circulation problems
If you experience any of the aforementioned symptoms, it is highly recommended that you consult a nephrologist to evaluate the situation. This way, you can prevent it from progressing into a more serious kidney problem.
How to prevent kidney disease?
Kidney disease is a serious health condition, as it means that one of the body's most important and vital functions is impaired, which would undoubtedly lead to an increasing number of health complications.
Prevention is the best way to avoid kidney damage that can be prevented. Furthermore, kidney damage cannot be undone once it occurs. This means you'll need to make some dietary changes and improve your overall lifestyle to reduce your risk of kidney damage.
Dietary changes:
- You should maintain a healthy and balanced diet, low in cholesterol and saturated fats.
- It is not recommended to spend long hours starving yourself in order to lose weight; on the contrary, it may be advisable to consume enough calories to maintain kidney health.
- Reduce the amount of sodium we consume.
- Keep salt and potassium intake low.
- You should add watermelons, apples, and berries to your food list.
- Excessive protein intake is harmful to the kidneys, so you should maintain a low-protein diet.
- Drink approximately 8 glasses of liquid, preferably filtered water, each day for proper hydration.
Lifestyle changes:
- You should try to maintain a balanced blood pressure, averaging between 130 and 80. Maintaining these levels is vital to prevent kidney function.
- If you have a calcium and vitamin D deficiency, it is recommended that you adjust your diet accordingly.
- Avoid taking painkillers and steroids, as overuse of these can seriously damage your kidneys.
- Regular exercise is also very important. This will reduce your risk of diabetes, obesity, and hypertension, and strengthen your muscles, which will positively impact kidney health.
- Smoking and excessive drinking compromise kidney health, so you should avoid these harmful habits.
It is recommended that if you have any doubts or if you have any problems, you consult a specialist to prevent them from getting worse.
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