Symptoms warning that the kidneys are working overload, need to be checked

Kidneys become overloaded when they have to work too hard to filter blood, waste, and balance water and electrolytes. Prolonged overload causes damage and loss of kidney function.

Silent warning signs that your kidneys are overworking include:

Change in urination habits

One of the earliest signs of this condition is a change in urination, both in frequency, urine color and sensation when urinating. People with the disease notice that they urinate more at night, have a weak urine stream or, on the contrary, urinate less, have cloudy urine, and have a lot of foam, according to the health website Medical News Today (UK).

Nausea, bloating and loss of appetite can be signs of impaired kidney function.

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This is because when the kidneys fail, their ability to filter blood and control water in the body is disrupted. The amount of urine can change erratically. Too much urine is due to the kidneys not reabsorbing water, while too little urine is due to reduced glomerular filtration.

If these unusual signs last for more than a few days, especially if accompanied by blood in the urine or foamy urine, see your doctor for urine and kidney function tests.

Ammonia breath

A metallic taste in the mouth is a common symptom of a buildup of urea and creatinine in the blood. Meanwhile, breath that smells like ammonia or detergent is a sign of early to moderate kidney failure.

The disease not only affects the sense of taste but also causes the sufferer to lose appetite and lose weight rapidly. In mild cases, the sufferer can reduce symptoms by drinking plenty of water, avoiding foods rich in animal protein and using herbs, such as mint, to reduce bad breath.

Nausea, loss of appetite

When the kidneys fail to filter toxins from the blood, waste products build up and irritate the digestive system, leading to nausea, bloating, and loss of appetite. A study in the Journal of Renal Nutrition found that more than 60 percent of people with early-stage chronic kidney disease had a decreased appetite or persistent bloating.

Shortness of breath

One of the most serious but easily overlooked signs of kidney failure is shortness of breath. This condition is not caused by the lungs, but by reduced kidney function, causing excess fluid to accumulate in the body, seeping into the lungs, causing mild pulmonary edema.

In addition, impaired kidney function also reduces the hormone erythropoietin, leading to reduced red blood cell production and causing anemia. As a result, it leads to difficulty breathing and being easily out of breath when exercising, according to Medical News Today .

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