The kidneys are vital organs and function as a filter. They eliminate the waste products that circulate in our blood and evacuate them by producing urine. This is why you have to be very attentive to the state of your kidneys. Here are the signs that may indicate a malfunction.
Itches
When there is poor evacuation of toxins, skin rashes and itching can occur all over the body.
bad breath
Kidney disease can also cause bad breath. Generally, the breath smells of ammonia and patients have a metallic taste in the mouth.
Edema
Swelling in the ankles or feet (edema) may indicate that water is accumulating in the body and the kidneys are losing part of their functions.
Persistent back pain
Another warning sign: persistent pain in the lower back. This can especially mean the presence of stones in the kidneys, which are located under the ribs, on either side of the spine.
Digestive disorders
The accumulation of waste can lead to digestive upset like nausea and vomiting, as well as loss of weight and appetite.
a frequent need to urinate
When kidney function deteriorates, the need to urinate may become more frequent, day and night, and burning may occur during urination.
A big tiredness
Intense fatigue for no apparent reason can be linked to a problem with the kidneys. When this organ malfunctions, it produces less erythropoietin, a hormone involved in the production of red blood cells, which can cause shortness of breath and severe fatigue.