Kidney Disorders

The kidneys are responsible for removing wastes, toxins and extra water from the body; balancing important salts and minerals in the blood; and releasing hormones to help control blood pressure, Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a slow and progressive loss of kidney function over several years.manage anemia and help maintain strong bones.

Symptoms:

Symptoms usually develop very slowly. As kidney failure progresses and metabolic waste products build up in the blood, symptoms progress.

Swelling:

When your kidneys don’t work, excess fluid isn’t removed from your body. It can build up and cause swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, face, and/or hands.

Changes in urination:

Your urine may be foamy or bubbly; you may urinate more or less often; amounts may be greater or less than usual; the color may be darker or paler than usual.

Skin Rash/Itching:

When the kidneys can’t remove wastes from the body, it builds up in your blood and can cause severe itching.

Nausea and Vomiting:

Uremia can also cause nausea and vomiting.

Causes:

The leading cause of kidney failure is diabetes. High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure. Both diabetes and high blood pressure damage your kidneys overtime.

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