YOUR KIDNEYS

 

The Kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located towards the back of the abdominal cavity, just above your waist. 

Kidneys are bigger than you think, they're the size of your fist. They have unique functions in maintaining our overall health and wellness. 

Their functions can be Summarize into three points: removal, regulation and production. 

1. Kidneys help to filter out blood and produce Urine as a waste product. 

2. Kidneys help to regulate the balance of water, acids, phosphorus, potassium, salt and others. 

3. Kidneys help to produce four hormones and a nutrient: EPO, Vitamin D, Calcitrol, Renin and Aldosterone. 

While kidney diseases may occur due to various reasons, the most common reasons for a kidney ailment are: 

Diabetes Hypertension Recurrent Malaria Infections Dehydration 

Diabetes and Hypertension take the lead. 

Although kidney disease is loosely used to indicate any disorder with the kidney, there are specific term for different kidney ailment. 

Some may be acute (shorts lived) while others may be chronic (long-term). Either way, it is necessary to pay attention to our 

body's warning signs since kidney ailments rank among the most expensive and consuming ailments worldwide. 

Here's a list of 20 kidney ailment 

Anuria ,Diuresis Haematuria, Hydronephrosis, Kidney Cyst Kidney Cancer, Kidney stone, Urinary Tract infection, High Creatinine, Polyuria Nephritis

Proteinuria Glomerulonephritis Diabetes Insipidus 

lga nephropathy 

Oliguria 

 Kidney failure

 Urinary problems... 

How can you tell if you have Kidney disease? 

Unfortunately, kidney disease can sneak up on people, a silent killer. In the early stages of development, Kidney disease is shows no Symptom. 

Eventually a day of critical mass occurs when enough of the slowly progressing disease initiates serious signs and symptoms. 

Your body has tried to cope for a while until it is too much and signs begin to manifest...

Below are some of the major symptoms of a kidney disease:

Anemia

High blood pressure Fluid retention/Swellings on the face, leg and other parts 

Loss of appetite Frequent hiccups Excessive nighttime urine 

Unexplained weight loss Headache 

Generalized itching and weakness.

Diagnosis:

The series of tests and exams one can undergo to assess, track and diagnose Kidney disease are numerous endless. 

Tests may be grouped into 4 categories: Urine, Blood, Scans and Tissues. 

Some of them include: 

1. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)... 

2. Urinalysis 

3. Twenty four hour urine tests 

4. Creatinine and urea in the blood 

5. Estimated GFR 

6. Electrolyte levels 

7. Blood cell count 

8. Blood pH 

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