Don't ignore these warning signs: Early symptoms of Kidney failure you need to know

Kidney is a very essential organ of our body, which cleanses the blood and eliminates toxic substances. But because of factors such as poor lifestyle, improper diet, diabetes and high blood pressure, kidney health is severely impacted. Kidney failure begins with some common signs, so let's know. Our kidneys are one of the most vital organs of the body, which function to purify blood and eliminate toxins. But if its health is neglected, then this organ slowly begins to decline and its signs can also be distinctly seen in the body. But most people pay no attention to these signs initially, which eventually results in causing severe illness.

The issue of kidney failure is becoming prevalent in the present era, particularly because of diseases such as poor lifestyle, unhealthy food and sugar-BP. In such a case, it is essential that we identify its symptoms on time and approach a doctor The primary reasons behind kidney failure

There may be numerous reasons behind kidney failure. Some of such common reasons are:

• Inappropriate diet: A diet high in salt (sodium), calcium and potassium harms the kidneys.
• Diabetic and blood pressure problems: Both of these conditions have a direct impact on the kidneys.
•  Heredity: If there is some problem with the kidneys in the family, then the risk goes up in the next generation as well.
• Infection: Any infection of the body has an impact on the kidney function.

Early warning signs that should never be ignored

Kidney failure starts with urinary issues. Some of its signs include:

• Reduced or slow urination
• Painful urination
• Urine containing blood
• Bloating of face, hands, and feet
• Unceasing tiredness and weakness

These are ominous signs of kidney failure. Once the kidney issue worsens, the symptoms worsen too.

• Nausea or nauseated
•  Intense pain in abdomen
• headache
• Loss of appetite and loss of weight

All these indications show kidney failure. In that case, a physician should be approached urgently.

How is the investigation conducted?

Physicians first check the functioning of kidneys via KFT (Kidney Function Test). This shows if the patient has Acute Kidney Disease (AKD) or Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Acute diseases are cured sooner, but chronic diseases need to be treated for a longer duration and carefully monitored.

Transplant will have to be performed but  if it is delayed andI not treated on time, the kidneys slowly stop functioning

Here are the severities: 

• The patient requires dialysis
• If dialysis fails, a kidney transplant is the only option remaining
•  A donor for the transplant is required, who gives one of his kidneys