10 Warning Signs Your Kidneys Aren’t Functioning Properly

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10 SIGNS YOUR KIDNEYS MIGHT BE DAMAGED

1. BLOOD IN THE URINE

When the filtering apparatuses of the kidneys are damaged, blood cells may permeate into the bladder. Blood in the urine is a severe symptom, and may indicate the presence of an infection, kidney stone, or tumors.

2. PAIN IN ABDOMEN

As kidneys are situated in the rear of the abdominal cavity, where our digestive organs also rest, it’s challenging to differentiate kidney pain from common stomach pains. Generally, kidney pain concentrates around the edges of the abdomen and back.

3. URINE IRREGULARITY

Kidney conditions may lead to peeing too often or too rarely. Oliguria is the medical term used to describe when a person produces less than 16 ounces of water. Polyuria is when a person expels more than 100 ounces in a day. Sudden changes in urine frequency, especially with no changes to fluid intake, is a cause for concern.

4. NAUSEA OR VOMITING

Uremia or uremic syndrome is when waste products build up in the body because the kidneys are unable to eliminate them. Excess toxins must be removed from the body, which in this case, happens through vomiting. As vomiting may surface from a vast number of conditions, the best advice is to wait things out for a few days. If your symptoms worsen over time, it’s advisable to seek medical care.

5. SWELLING OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH

Swelling of the legs occurs when the body can not produce enough urine. Shortness of breath is due to the erraticism of the blood’s pH levels, which places an undue burden on the respiratory system. Any illness that suppresses the respiratory system is highly precarious and should always be considered a medical emergency.

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