Did you know that over 660,000 Americans suffer from kidney failure? Although it is said to affect people between the ages of 60 and above, we are all taking our body’s double bean sacks for granted.

Our kidneys process collect all the waste materials in our body including water and filter it out as pee, which is then flushed out so that it does not accumulate and internally poison us, per se.

Here are few other roles our kidneys play in making sure our health is in top condition:

• Balancing the number of electrolytes in our blood.
• Maintaining our blood pH levels and body temperature.
• Acting as the body’s natural filter, it removes the toxins and waste materials in the blood and body.
• Controlling the urinary tract system, it helps regulate the salt, fluid, and acid levels in the whole body.

And more….

However, when we don’t take good care of it, our kidneys start to malfunction and its health slowly starts to deteriorate. The following are some of the classic yet neglected signs of kidney failure:

1. Color Of Urine

Your pee has a color gradient that can help you know if your kidneys’ health is in good condition or not. The color of your urine can range from being a dark-golden yellow, brown, green, and even foamy. In that very order, those colors all indicate the seriousness level of your kidneys’ unhealthiness from being mild to serious to big trouble or failing.

2. Pain In Your Lower-Back

If you think that mild to severe lower-back pain is because of an awkward sleeping position or sitting too much, it could be so. But if it is accompanied by painful urination, then that’s a surefire warning sign that your kidneys are in a danger zone, damaged or suffering from other harmful possibilities.

3. Swelling Of Body Parts

Since your kidneys are the ones that manage removing waste materials from your body, anything that hinders their process or stops them from doing their job, can make some of your vital body parts swell up. If you feel an odd swelling and pain below your stomach region, groin, or sides, then it could be that your kidneys are not functioning properly, which is leading to a build-up of waste in other parts of your body.

4. Skin Diseases

Just as how kidney malfunctioning can cause waste build-up and swelling of your body parts, another manner through which you can tell if your kidneys are not removing toxins from your body, is if those accumulated toxins start to seep through your skin and surface as some skin issues, such as rashes, itchy bumps, etc. So instead of a taking a trip to the dermatologist, it may be wiser to go to a general physician or urologist to get your kidneys checked for damage.

Being aware of these signs earlier, can help you avoid more serious consequences or a late and expensive cure. If any of the above signs are too obvious, do not ignore them, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

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