Kidney failure is a serious disease, and before infection, the body issues a set of warning signs that the patient must hurry to visit the specialist.
According to the “Healthline” website, he reveals the early symptoms of kidney failure, ways to treat it, and how to prevent it.
In the beginning, this disease can be described – according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – kidney failure as a silent disease, because 90% of patients do not detect infection except in the advanced stages.
However, there are early signs that kidney failure is imminent, and they include:
1- Lack of urination.
2- Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet, due to fluid retention in the body.
3- Severe shortness of breath.
4- Lethargy and general exhaustion.
5- Constant nausea.
6- Confusion.
7- Chest pain or pressure.
8- Fainting.
According to the same sources, the urine of the affected person experiences a range of changes when suffering from kidney failure, not only in quantity, but also in shape, as it appears in a foamy form, as a result of it containing a high amount of protein.
The treatment for kidney failure is as follows
As for how to treat it, they are as follows:
1- dialysis
The kidneys become unable to perform their vital functions when they fail. Therefore, dialysis must be performed periodically, to get rid of the urine accumulated in the bladder and purify the blood from toxins.
2- Kidney Transplant
Although this procedure is effective in permanently recovering from kidney failure, doctors rarely recommend it to patients, and the reason is due to the shortage of kidney donors.
How to prevent kidney failure
– Drink plenty of water.
Stay away from alcohol, because it negatively affects the health of the kidneys, and in the case of excessive alcohol, the risk of kidney failure increases.
– Eat a healthy diet.
Reducing salt added to foods, because high sodium in the body poses a great risk to kidney health.
Do not overeat protein.
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