8 Symptoms Of Kidney Disease That Many People Often Ignore

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JAKARTA - The kidneys are one of the vital organs in the body that functions to filter toxins, regulate fluid levels and maintain an electrolyte balance and blood pressure. Disorders in the kidneys can have a serious impact on overall health.

But unfortunately, many people do not realize the early symptoms of kidney disease because of the signs that they often appear slowly and appear like regular complaints.

In order for you to be more vigilant, know the location of the kidneys in the body and general signs that show disturbances in this organ.

Locate The Kidney In The Human Body

Reporting from the Medical News Today page, the kidneys are located at the lower back, to be precise on the two sides of the spine, below the backbone. The right leg is usually slightly lower because it is depressed by the position of the liver. Meanwhile, the left kidney is slightly higher. When a person experiences kidney pain, pain is usually felt:

- On the lower back or waist, just below the ribs.

- Pain can spread to the stomach of the side, bottom, to the groin.

In some cases, pain can only appear on one side of the body, depending on which kidneys are problematic.

Unlike muscle aches or regular back pain, kidney pain is often felt deeper and not reduced by rest or changes in body position.

Here are some symptoms that need to be watched out for as a sign of impaired kidney function.

1. Pain in Pinggang or Lower Back

The blunt or sharp pain in the waist area is one of the most common signs. If accompanied by fever, nausea, or pain during urination, there could be kidney infection or kidney stone.

2. Changes to Urin

Kidneys have an important role in the process of urinary formation. Therefore, any change in the pattern or characteristics of urine can be a sign of disorders in the function of the kidney. Be aware that if you experience an increase or a decrease in the frequency of urination, the urine color looks cloudy, foaming to redness such as mixed blood.

In addition, unusual urine, as well as pain or heat when urinating, can also indicate a urinary tract infection or kidney disorder that needs to be examined by a doctor immediately.

3. Swelling in the Feet, Hands, or Face

When the kidneys are unable to dispose of excess fluids, the body will experience a buildup of fluids that cause swelling (edemas), especially on the ankles, hands, and under-eye areas.

4. Easy to get tired and Lemas

Healthy kidneys produce the hormone erytropyetin to form red blood cells. If the function of the kidneys decreases, the body lacks red blood cells and causes anemia, which makes you easily tired, pale, and short of breath.

5. High Blood Pressure

Kidneys play a role in regulating blood pressure. Disorders in the kidneys can cause hypertension, and vice versa, high blood pressure can also worsen kidney damage. This creates a dangerous cycle for the health of the heart and blood vessels.

6. Itching on the Skin and Change in Kulije Color

The accumulation of waste and mineral imbalance in the blood can cause severe itching, dry skin, and changes in skin color to dull or darker.

7. Nausea, Vomiting, and Loss of appetite

Poison accumulating due to kidney failure can affect the digestive system, cause nausea, vomiting, the mouth feels bitter, and weight loss.

8. Difficult To Concentrate And Often Sleepy

The buildup of toxins in the blood can also affect brain work, cause concentration disorders, confusion, and excessive drowsiness.