one of the most common symptoms of kidney disease is lower back pain.
The pain may appear in the morning, on one or both sides of the lower back. You may also experience difficulty urinating. This is the oldest sign of kidney damage and if it is diagnosed in time, it can be successfully treated, reports B92.
Rash, dryness, itching
This is a standard symptom of something wrong with the kidneys. If your skin often itches for no apparent reason, then it is very possible that your kidneys are damaged.
Changes in urinary function
The kidneys are responsible for the excretion of urine, so due to dysfunction there is a change in excretion. This change may include the following:
Urine may be foamy, urinating more often during the night, urine may contain blood, feeling pressured or having difficulty urinating, urinating more often or in larger amounts than usual, pale urine and urinating less often or in smaller amounts than usual.
Be aware that initial changes in urinary function are only mild signs of kidney problems, and a change in urine color is a sign of a more serious condition.
Swelling in various parts of the body
Kidney damage results in additional fluid accumulation, which is reflected in the swelling of the face, hands, legs, joints, and feet. This shows that kidney damage is much more serious and that you need to react immediately.
Fatigue and weakness
The hormone erythropoietin, produced by the kidneys, helps create red blood cells, which play a role in carrying oxygen to the cells.
Kidney damage reduces the secretion of this hormone, which leads to a decrease in the number of red blood cells, and thus to anemia.
How to improve kidney function?
Kidney function can be effectively improved through diet and a better lifestyle.
The first thing you can do is to stop smoking and avoid environments and products with high cadmium content.
Regular exercise, hydration, and the use of unsweetened cranberry juice on a daily basis can significantly improve kidney health.
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