The Kidneys are some of the most important organs in the human body, its main role is maintaining the homeostasis of the body.
- Blood and urine tests show, how well the kidneys are doing their job and how quickly body wastes are being removed.
- Urine tests- It detects whether the kidneys are leaking abnormal amount of proteins as it is a sign of kidney damage.
As kidneys play a vital role in keeping the body healthy, its job is filtering waste materials from the blood and send them out of the body through urine.
Some of Kidneys functions are:
- Remove waste products from the body
- Maintain balanced electrolyte
- Regulating the blood pressure
- Keeping the bodyâs consistency & comfortable
Symptoms of kidney problems:
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Painful urination
- Blood in the urine
- High blood pressure
- Difficulty beginning of urination
- Swelling of hands and feet due to a build up of fluids in the body
Maintaining a healthy kidney includes:
- Quitting smoking
- Eating a balanced diet
- Drinking plenty of water
- Get enough of exercise
- Limit the intake of sodium (salt)
- Be careful when taking supplements
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