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Early detection is crucial for the effective treatment of kidney disease. Because warning symptoms often begin to appear long before the onset of the disease, their diagnosis can help address the problem in the early stage of the illness, thereby increasing the chances of recovery. However, these early symptoms usually do not affect quality of life, so when people begin to experience them, they often ignore them without realizing that they can negatively affect their health.
Back pain
If you experience this kind of pain, especially on the side you sleep on, it may indicate that the kidney on that side could be damaged. This pain is usually accompanied by painful urination.
Skin conditions
Typical symptoms of kidney failure are itchy and dry skin. The kidneys are responsible for removing toxins from the body and the liver performs a similar function. Therefore any kidney dysfunction can easily cause skin problems such as rashes, dryness, itching, redness and more.
Swelling
An alarming symptom of this condition is swelling of various parts of the body. As mentioned above, the kidneys are crucial for removing waste from the body, so when their function is impaired, waste begins to accumulate in the body, which, in addition to skin problems, can also cause swelling.
Urine color
Urine color also changes in cases of kidney dysfunction. In addition to a change in color, urine may also become foamy or more concentrated. This symptom requires immediate medical attention.
Anemia
In addition to being responsible for the detoxification process in your body, your kidneys are also responsible for ensuring the proper transport of oxygen to RBCs via the hormone erythropoietin. When the kidneys are damaged, they cannot secrete this hormone properly, which leads to anemia.
Prevent kidney failure
Kidney damage can be prevented by reducing risk factors, some of which include avoiding harmful environments such as places where people smoke, or areas contaminated with cadmium, like industrial workplaces. Another important step is maintaining a strong immune system through regular exercise and consuming a healthy, balanced diet rich in leafy greens.
