First, ascertain these facts. Six Functions of Healthy Kidneys control the amount of fluid in the body Remove toxins and waste products from the circulation and release a hormone that controls blood pressure. Turn on vitamin D to keep your bones strong. Release the hormone that controls the erythrocyte manufacturing process. Maintain the proper ratio of potassium, phosphorus, and sodium in the blood. 8 Issues That Kidney Disease May Bring Up: Heart conditions Heart attacks and strokes elevated blood pressure Endanger your life fragile bones harm to the nerves (neuropathy) End-stage renal disease, often known as kidney failure (ESRD) Low red blood cell count or anemia
Step 2: Determine Your Level of Risk
5 Primary Risk Elements
Diabetes: you or a family member?
hypertension (in yourself or in your family)
Heart conditions (you or your relatives)
Diabetes, high blood pressure, or kidney failure in the family history
Being overweight
Extra Risk Elements
60 years of age or older
low birth weight
Long-term usage of NSAIDs, a class of medication that includes ibuprofen and naproxen; lupus; other autoimmune diseases
persistent infections of the urinary tract
kidney stones
The first step to living a better life is determining if you are at risk for renal disease. We've made finding out where you stand easier than before.
Step3: Identify the Symptoms
Eight Potential Warning Signs: Early identification is essential because the majority of patients with kidney disease do not exhibit any symptoms. Kidney disease may already be advanced before symptoms start to show up, and signs can often be deceptive. Take note of these:
Weakness and exhaustion
uncomfortable and difficult urinating
Pink, dark, foamy urine (blood in the urine)
heightened thirst heightened urge to urinate, particularly at night
puffy eyes
Face, hands, belly, ankles, and feet swollenStep3: Identify the Symptoms
Eight Potential Warning Signs: Early identification is essential because the majority of patients with kidney disease do not exhibit any symptoms. Kidney disease may already be advanced before symptoms start to show up, and signs can often be deceptive. Take note of these:
Weakness and exhaustion
uncomfortable and difficult urinating
urine with foam
urine that is dark and pink.
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