Early Detection of Kidney Disease
Early Detection of Kidney Disease
The kidney organ is one of the organs in the human body with a vital function in life. Kidneys are shaped like beans with a length of about 10-12 cm and the size of a fist. The kidneys are located under the back ribs and are near the middle of the back on either side of the spine. Everyone knows that the kidneys have a very vital function. The human kidney organ functions to filter all the blood in our body. Kidneys play an important role in getting rid of toxins and excess fluids in the human body. In addition, the kidneys also play an important role in helping control blood pressure. If a person's kidneys are impaired, it will cause acute or chronic kidney disease.
What is Kidney Disease?
Kidney disease is a kidney health condition that is impaired and cannot function properly. Here kidney disease is divided into 2, namely acute and chronic. Acute kidney disease can occur suddenly and has the potential to return to normal if the cause can be treated. A person is said to have chronic kidney disease when there are structural and functional abnormalities that have lasted more than 3 months.
Symptoms of Kidney Disease
Early stages of chronic kidney disease do not cause symptoms. Symptoms of chronic disease generally appear when the severity of the disease enters the third to fifth level. Therefore, the problem of kidney disease is very difficult to detect early because it does not cause common symptoms. Symptoms that appear if a person has stage three to fifth chronic kidney disease include:
There is swelling in certain areas of the body
It's hard to breathe
Decreased amount of urine
Foamy urine because the large amount of protein in the urine is not filtered out
It's easy to feel tired
Who is at risk for kidney disease?
Some diseases that can be a risk factor for kidney disease include:
Hypertension
Diabetes mellitus
Heart disease
Family History
Obesity
Tips for Maintaining Kidney Health
If you already have a disease that is a risk factor for kidney disease, such as diabetes, hypertension, it is advisable to carry out routine controls every month
Fulfill the consumption of sufficient water
Avoid foods that are high in salt
Exercise and do regular physical activity
Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol
If Hermina's best friend experiences any of the above symptoms, immediately do a check-up to a kidney and hypertension specialist at Hermina Makassar Hospital. Prevent kidney problems by carrying out early detection tests and consulting a doctor if the above signs appear. The sooner it is detected and treated, the better life will be lived.
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