Lao Huang gets up early every day and works greedily at night, his body has never had any major problems, and he thinks he is an iron body. However, recently he realized that something was wrong, he had to get up several times at night to go to the toilet, and there were always bubbles in his urine. He thought maybe he was too tired lately to take it seriously.
It wasn't until one day that he realized the seriousness of the matter when he noticed that his feet were getting swollen and he couldn't even put on his shoes. Lao Huang's story is not uncommon, and many people inadvertently ignore the early signs of kidney disease until the problem becomes serious.
1. Early signs of uremia
In everyday life, the early signs of kidney disease often go unnoticed. Frequent waking up at night and foaming in the urine that doesn't dissipate easily can be signs of kidney problems.
Many people blame fatigue or drinking too much water, but they don't know that their kidneys are silently warning them. In addition to urine abnormalities, slight edema of the face, face, and lower extremities is often a sign that goes unnoticed. While these symptoms do not immediately affect daily life, they are a precursor to the creeping progression of kidney disease.
Behind these inconspicuous changes, there may be uremia, a serious kidney disease. The development of uremia is often chronic, insidious, and symptoms do not become apparent until the disease has progressed to a certain extent.
However, by that time, the difficulty and complexity of the treatment will also increase significantly. Therefore, we cannot turn a blind eye to these early signals, let alone simply interpret them by fatigue or other factors.
2. Testing and diagnosis: renal function test that cannot be ignored
In medical examinations, urinalysis, serum creatinine, and glomerular filtration rate are important means of identifying kidney disease. When there is a problem with the function of the kidneys, the creatinine level in the blood will rise, and the filtration function of the glomeruli will also be affected.
Regular check-ups can help us detect abnormalities in the kidneys early, allowing us to intervene at an early stage of the disease.
Clinical studies have shown that people may be at risk of kidney disease even in the absence of significant discomfort. Especially for patients with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease or gout, they should pay more attention to these tests.
Because these diseases can increase the burden on the kidneys and impairing their function. Kidney function tests in annual health check-ups are as important for these high-risk groups as it is to detect fire hazards in a timely manner.
Unfortunately, many people do not pay enough attention to these tests in their daily lives. They may think that they are young, strong and healthy, and there will be no major problems, and they often choose to ignore some abnormal indicators in the physical examination.
However, as Lao Huang's story shows, when the symptoms of kidney disease become apparent, it often means that the condition is already quite serious.
Therefore, we must change this fluke mentality, stay vigilant for the early signs of kidney disease, and seek medical attention in time, which is the right way to protect kidney health.
3. Inconspicuous symptoms of kidney disease
In the early stages, kidney disease often presents with less obvious symptoms that are easily overlooked. For example, low back pain is a common symptom, but many people think that it is only caused by poor sleeping posture or standing for long periods of time.
However, low back pain can also be one of the signs of kidney problems. The kidneys are located in the lower back, and when there is a problem with the kidneys, it can cause discomfort in the lower back, which is manifested as dull pain or persistent discomfort.
In addition to low back pain, nausea and dizziness are common symptoms of kidney disease, but are often misunderstood as other causes. Nausea and dizziness may be due to impaired detoxification of the kidneys, which leads to a build-up of toxins in the body, which can cause a toxic reaction.
These discomforts may not be noticeable in the early stages, but as the disease progresses, the symptoms gradually worsen, posing a serious threat to people's health.
In addition, many people experience a decrease in sleep quality in the early stages of kidney disease. Insomnia, frequent awakenings, or poor sleep can all be signs of kidney problems.
The function of the kidneys in the human body is very important, it is not only responsible for excreting waste products and regulating the balance of water and salt, but also participates in endocrine regulation in the body. Therefore, when the kidneys are damaged, it affects the body's overall metabolism and physiological balance, which in turn affects the quality of sleep.
4. Warnings from the body: changes in specific body odors
In addition to the common symptoms, kidney disease can cause the body to emit a specific odor, which is also a warning sign of kidney problems. Bad breath and urine odor are relatively common symptoms, but many people tend to blame them on oral problems or diet.
However, bad breath and urine odor can be a sign of impaired kidney detoxification function, where waste products from the body cannot be excreted effectively and are excreted from the body through breathing and urine.
Especially when the urine shows a strong ammonia or putrid smell, it should arouse our vigilance. This can mean that the kidneys have been severely damaged and the excretion of waste products is blocked, leading to a build-up of harmful substances in the urine.
In addition, the odor in the mouth can also be caused by the inability of waste products from the body to be excreted effectively, resulting in the growth of bacteria in the mouth, resulting in an unpleasant odor.
Therefore, when we notice that we have abnormal breath or a strong smell in our urine, we should not take these signals lightly. Seeing your doctor for a check-up and knowing how well your kidneys are functioning is important to protect your kidney health.
After all, the kidneys are the "internal cleaners" of our body, and only by keeping them functioning properly can we guarantee the health of our body and a good quality of life.
5. Prevention strategies in practice
In the face of the threat of kidney disease, it is especially important to take effective preventive measures. Prevention strategies in practice require not only scientific guidance, but also the active participation of everyone and lifestyle adjustments.
First and foremost, maintaining a healthy diet is fundamental to preventing kidney disease. This means reducing salt intake and avoiding excessive protein burden, while increasing your intake of fresh vegetables and fruits to maintain a balanced environment in your body.
Too much salt will increase the burden on the kidneys, and the vitamins and minerals rich in vegetables and fruits in moderate amounts can help the kidneys better fulfill their metabolic and detoxification functions.
Second, maintaining a moderate level of physical activity is equally important to prevent kidney disease. Moderate exercise not only improves the body's metabolic state, but also helps with weight control and reduces risk factors for kidney disease, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
However, it is important to note that excessive exercise or improper exercise can also cause damage to the kidneys, so it is important to choose an exercise method that suits you and do it in moderation.
In addition to this, regular health check-ups, especially for monitoring kidney function, are essential for early detection of kidney problems. This is especially important for people with a family history of kidney disease or those with a history of other chronic conditions.
With regular blood and urine tests, abnormalities in kidney function can be detected in a timely manner, so that appropriate treatment measures can be taken before the disease is serious.
summary
Kidney health is about everyone's quality of life. By increasing awareness of kidney disease, taking proactive preventive measures, and treating it aggressively at an early stage, we can effectively protect our kidneys and enjoy a healthy life.
Let's take action together to protect the kidney health of ourselves and our families.