Kidney Health: There are two kidneys in the body that work to remove toxins from the blood. But if there are any problems in the kidney, it affects the whole body. Millions are troubled by different types of kidney-related issues but the worrying part is many times people are not aware of kidney-related issues. That is why kidney disease is called a 'silent killer'.
Most people come to know about kidney problems when the disease takes a severe form. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the eighth leading causes of death in India.
If you have a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, coronary artery disease, and kidney failure in your family, then you should get regular checkups done after the age of 60. Know what are the signs of a kidney problem.
Early Symptoms Of Kidney Disease
1- If there is any kind of problem in the kidney, you may see swelling near the ankles, feet, and heels in the early stages
2- If there is a problem with the kidney, then there is a complaint of edema. In this, there is swelling around the eyes, which occurs due to the accumulation of fluid in the cells.
3- Weakness is a common symptom when there is a problem in the kidney. In this, there is a lot of fatigue in the beginning and it becomes difficult to do any activity afterward
4- Appetite decreases due to kidney failure. Toxins like urea, creatinine, acid start accumulating in the body itself, which reduces appetite and also changes the taste.
5- In the symptoms of kidney failure, there is a feeling of nausea and vomiting in the morning. This can happen while brushing teeth in the morning. This also leads to loss of appetite.
Keep Kidney Healthy
1- Drink plenty of water to keep the kidney healthy. Try to drink warm water, due to which the kidney gives out sodium, urea, and toxins from the body.
2- To keep the kidney healthy, eat less salt food. For this, avoid food from restaurants or those that are packaged
3- To keep the kidney healthy, eat healthy food and control your weight.
4- To keep your kidney healthy, keep checking the level of cholesterol from time to time.
5- Stay away from fried and sweet foods and eat lots of fruits and vegetables.