Early Signs Of Kidney Disease That You Must Not Ignore, And What To Do

Last updated on 16 MAR 2019

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are located against the back muscles in the upper abdominal cavity. The two kidneys sit opposite each other on either side of the spine. The right kidney sits a little lower than the left to accommodate the placement of the liver.

Kidneys have many vital functions and are responsible for the following roles:

• Remove waste products, toxins and excess fluid from the body
• Balance the body’s water level
• Release hormones that regulate blood pressure
• Regulate the formation of red blood cells
• Control the body’s pH levels and regulate acid levels

Due to their many functions that also involve processing and eliminating wastes, the kidneys are susceptible to various problems and diseases. Many factors can contribute to kidney diseases.

Kidney Diseases

Kidney diseases are oftentimes triggered by various other chronic health conditions that put a strain on them. Some of the common causes are:  Hypertension, infections or diabetes. This requires regular testing of your blood pressure and glucose levels to keep the kidneys healthy.

Alcoholism, smoking, unhealthy diet and lifestyle, insufficient physical activity and excessive use of medications, all cause kidney problems.

Early Signs Of Kidney Disease

The first symptoms are usually notable when kidneys fail to perform their functions and the urine is loaded with protein. Unfortunately, we often neglect those symptoms that indicate a kidney problem in its early phase.

You have to pay more attention to your health, and consider taking care of any symptom before your condition gets worse.

Below are some of the earliest signs of a kidney disease that you must not ignore:

• Urine discoloration, bloody urine or frequent urination
• Sleeping disorder
• Vomiting and nausea
• Energy drops and fatigue
• Affected mental abilities and focus
• Indigestion
• Lack of appetite and metallic taste in the oral cavity
• Shortness of breath
• Tingling sensation and skin rashes
• Soreness in the area above the waistline
• Muscle cramps
• Frequent hiccups
• Swollen limbs
• Poor blood circulation

If not treated properly in the early stage, any of these symptoms may lead to kidney malfunction.

Important read about how you can prevent formation of kidney stones.

Protect Your Kidney Health

Improper kidney function leads to other health issues. Diseased kidney parts cannot restore their normal function. Strengthen your health and prevent serious problems by treating these symptoms.

Here are some useful tips on how to improve your health:

Eat A Healthy Diet

• Avoid foods high in harmful fats, salt and sugar
• Never starve, because your normal kidney function requires healthy calories
• Eat more fruits that have high water content
• Do not eat excessive protein that can burden your kidneys
• Make sure you drink sufficient water every day according to your body weight

Live A Healthy Lifestyle

• Maintain normal blood pressure
• Avoid steroids, painkillers and long-term medications
• Exercise regularly to prevent hypertension, obesity and diabetes
• Cut off alcohol and cigarettes

Important read about how you can prevent formation of kidney stones.

If You Have Symptoms Of Kidney Disease

If you have many symptoms from the list above, get a test to confirm your actual kidney condition. Wait no more and begin to include these natural remedies in your routine to heal and reverse the kidney disease:

Are you taking any acid reflux drugs?

Use castor oil packs to break down kidney stones.

Drink watermelon rind juice to break down kidney stones and stop urinary tract infections.

Make parsley juice to treat and detoxify kidneys, dissolve stones.

Perform a kidney cleanse: what to juice and eat for a good flush.

About Sara Ding

Sara Ding is the founder of Juicing-for-Health.com. She is a certified Wellness Health Coach, Nutritional Consultant and a Detox Specialist. She helps busy men and women identify their health issues at the root cause, in order to eliminate the problems for optimum physical/mental health and wellbeing.

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