Urinary secretion, early signals that kidneys are having problems
Changes in urine are one of the first signs warning of unusual kidney function. If the urine is dark, cloudy, foaming or mixed with blood, it is very likely that the kidneys are damaged, especially in the part of the renal thorax where the main blood filtration of the kidneys is done.
In addition, frequent urination at night, or very little urination on the other side, urine difficulty also shows that the kidneys' ability to filter and thicken urine is decreasing.
Another often overlooked sign is an unusually strong smell of urine. This can be a manifestation of a urinary tract infection - if prolonged, this condition can also seriously affect kidney function.
In fact, many people only detect the disease when they have severe kidney failure and are hospitalized in the final stage. At that time, they remember that they had previously had symptoms such as prolonged urination or gradually decreased urination, but they did not pay attention.
Hand, foot and face abscesses show signs of poor dialysis
When the kidneys are weakened, the body's ability to remove excess salt and water is reduced. This leads to the phenomenon of stagnation and flooding, causing siltation. Symptoms often begin in low areas such as the ankles and soles, due to weight. If left un detected and treated, edema can spread to the face or abdomen.
The special thing is that edema is often caused by the kidneys, which is not related to injury or allergy. In addition, patients may feel tired, bored, lethargic, causing health decline for unknown reasons.
Prolonged fatigue - possibly due to the kidneys not producing enough red blood cells
In addition to the function of blood filtration, the kidneys also play a role in producing a hormone called erythropoietin. This hormone helps stimulate bone marrow to create red blood cells that transport oxygen to nourish the body.
When the kidneys are not functional, the amount of erythropoietin is reduced, leading to anemia. Patients will feel prolonged fatigue, dizziness, pale skin, loss of concentration, and even memory loss. Even though you have a lot of rest, you still feel exhausted and have difficulty recovering, it may be a sign that the kidneys are "calling for help" that you do not recognize.
Unstable high blood pressure - possibly due to kidney problems
The kidneys and blood pressure are closely related and affect each other. When the kidneys are weak, the body's ability to regulate fluid and salt levels is disrupted, leading to high blood pressure. Conversely, if high blood pressure persists without good control, the blood vessels in the kidneys will gradually become damaged, causing the kidney's blood filtration function to decline over time.
If you have treated high blood pressure with medication but your blood pressure index is still unstable, don't just focus on your heart. Think about the possibility that your kidneys are affected and get checked early to avoid dangerous complications.
Itchy skin, metallic mouth - signs of accumulated toxins due to kidney failure
When the kidneys no longer filter blood effectively, waste such as ure and other toxins will accumulate in the body instead of being excreted in urine. As a result, you may feel dry skin, prolonged smelly itching, even if you do not have a clear allergy or skin disease.
Another sign that few people notice is a fishy smell like amoniac, or a strange metallic taste in the mouth. These symptoms show that your body is "overloaded" with toxins and the cause may come from the two poorly functioning kidneys.
