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The kidney is an important organ of our body. It helps eliminate the body's liquid waste through urine and simultaneously filters the blood.
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Even after being so important, we barely think about our Kidney health.
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You will be surprised to know kidney disease is also known as a silent killer. This is because until the kidneys get severely damaged, the presence of Kidney disease cannot be noticed.
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The kidney is important, and so it has many diseases.
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Mainly, Kidney diseases are divided into four categories
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First comes Acute Kidney Disease, during which our kidneys suddenly gets a grave damage.
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Second is Chronic kidney disease, in which the extent of damage is so large that it takes many years to recover.
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Third comes Polycystic disease, in which cysts filled with fluid grow inside the kidneys.
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Fourth is Nephrotic syndrome, in which the protein of our body from the kidneys starts leaking.
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All these diseases bring many symptoms along with them. You may be able to notice one or two of them or sometimes notice many symptoms simultaneously when kidneys get affected.
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Some symptoms are blood in the pee, high blood pressure, burning sensation, or pain while urinating.
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Pain below the abdomen and on the back, swelling in the eyes and face, poor concentration over things,
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You may face difficulty in breathing. Also, you may notice itchiness on the skin, and vomiting can occur.
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Well, the fact is anyone can get these diseases. But if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity.
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If someone has kidney problems in relation, or you may have a heart problem, the chances of developing kidney disease increase.
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Also, if your age is above 60, your likelihood of getting the disease increases.
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If you have high blood pressure, then it can harm your arteries, which are responsible for transferring blood.
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As a result, Oxygen and Blood flow get disturbed in our kidneys. Owing to this, the production of the renin hormone gets slowed down, so blood pressure cannot remain under control.
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Because of Diabetes, the kidneys suffer from diabetic nephropathy. This can cause harm to our eyes, nerve, and heart.
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Now you must be thinking about how this small organ of the body gets this much of complications. Don't worry!
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If you get timely and proper health checkups, then you can easily get rid of Kidney-related problems.
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There are several tests through which a kidney's root problem can be identified, like urine and blood pressure tests.
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digital imaging, and kidney biopsy. But why give an invitation to disease?
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Make your lifestyle a bit healthy. Eat fruits and vegetables, and stay away from salt and fatty foods
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Drink the required amount of water, maintain your body weight, and exercise. You must include 30 minutes of exercise daily.
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See how important our kidneys are. So, today you must have become well-learned about your Kidneys.
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