Thursday, March 3, 2016

Kidney failure: causes, prevetion and treatment

Kidneys are the organs that help filter waste products from the blood. They are also involved in regulating blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production in the body.
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SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY FAILURE

Kidney failure usually have no symptoms at the early state. This is why they always refer to it as "silent killer"
symptoms of kidney failure are usually always appear as a result of the excessive build-up of waste products. The accumulation of this waste products brings general body weakness, shortness of breath, Mental confusion.
early symptoms are:    
Changes in Urination i.e foamy urine. 

Swelling of the face, legs e.t.c
Fatigue
Skin Rash/Itching
Metallic Taste in Mouth/Ammonia Breath
Nausea and Vomiting

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Shortness of Breath

CAUSES OF KIDNEY FAILURE
Some causes of kidney failure are treatable and the kidney function may return to normal. Unfortunately, kidney failure may be progressive in other situations and may be irreversible.
Major causes of Kidney failure are:
1.Indiscriminate use of Pain killers e.g Ibuprofen, naproxen.
2. The use of certain antibiotic e.g tobramyciin, gentamycin and other aminoglycosides.
3. Poorly controlled high blood pressure and diabetics
Hypertension and diabetes and the world leading cause of Kidney problem this is why it is advisable that if you are hypertensive and diabetic, make sure you always have your kidney checked regularly.


PREVENTION OF KIDNEY FAILURE
1. Avoid indiscriminate use of antibiotic and pain killers. Get a doctor's prescription before taking medications
2. abstain from excessive drinking of alcohol and other beverages.
3. Drink a considerable amount of water per day. 
4. Eat good and balanced diet. This food will help your kidneys
5. Eat fruits that will also help your kidneys. Read more about fruits that help the kidney
NOTE: if you notice any kidney related symptom please Go to your nearest hospital for testing and check-up. Early detection of kidney diseases can help in treatment.
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