Since the kidneys play a vital role in the body, one of the first steps in detecting kidney disease is to monitor its functionality by performing routine blood tests. If the kidney functions properly, Knowing the signs of kidney disease can also be helpful to detect the disease as early as possible. Here are 10 warning signs of kidney disease that you should never ignore. We divide the article into several pages so please click on the Next button below the article to read the rest.
5. Swelling in hands, feet and ankles
Kidneys that do not work properly, are a sign that they are unable to expel and excess fluids from the body. This results in the retention of sodium (salt) which aggravates swelling in the feet, hands, and ankle areas. However, keep in mind that swelling in these areas may be caused by other conditions such as leg circulation problems or liver disorder.
Note: Some doctors may advise their patients to take certain drugs or control excess salt and expel excess fluid in the system to control swelling reactions. If this doesn’t seem to work, you’ll have to try another treatment, following consultation with your doctor.
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