kidneys are bean-shaped organs that sit under your ribcage, towards the back. This organ is responsible for filtering blood eliminating waste out of the human body through urine. Kidney failure means 15 percent or more of these organs are not functioning well. If this happens, the waste build-up in your body may cause a number of health issues.
To restore the lost kidney functions, usually these three kidney treatment options are considered,
- Haemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Kidney Transplant
However, kidney transplant or dialysis is considered when one has End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
Symptoms of kidney failure
Many people usually do not experience any symptoms in the early stage of kidney disease. But, Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD) causes damage to your body even if you feel fine. However, in CKD or kidney failure, you may experience one or more of the below-mentioned symptoms.
- Fluid retention in body causing swelling in legs, ankles or feet
- Increase in urination frequency
- Decreased urine quantity
- Fatigue or extreme tiredness
- Cramps
- Dry or itchy skin
- Confusion or Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Weakness
- Irregular heartbeat
- Seizures or coma in severe cases
You must seek kidney treatment if you are experiencing few or more of the above-mentioned symptoms.
Health Problems Develops Due to Kidney Diseases
Due to kidney disease, you may experience various other health issues. To ease these problems, you need to discuss your treatment plans with your doctor who is providing kidney problem treatment in Faridabad
High blood pressure – High blood pressure can cause several kidney diseases. This condition affects kidney functions and damaged kidneys cannot work to control blood pressure levels. Damaged kidneys are not able to get rid of the extra water and hence too much water intake swelling & high blood pressure, may affect your heart functions. Medication to control blood pressure, limiting fluid intake, physical exercise, stress management and quitting smoking can be helpful.
Heart disease – Kidney and heart diseases share a common cause, high blood sugar and high blood pressure. People with kidney diseases are more prone to develop heart diseases and vice versa. Take advice on how to control your blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and kidney diseases from doctors who offer kidney problem treatment in Faridabad. The same precautions also help to prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Anaemia – Damaged kidneys do not make enough erythropoietin (EPO), a hormone responsible for producing red blood cells (RBC). RBCs carry oxygen from lungs to our entire body. But less production of RBC leads to anaemia, which causes less oxygen supply to various organs such as the brain or heart. In this situation, these organs may not function properly and as a result you may feel weakness. Doctors for kidney failure treatment in Faridabad may prescribe iron supplements or other medicines to alleviate red blood cell production in your body.
Mineral & Bone Disorders - Kidneys are also responsible to balance calcium and phosphorus levels in our blood and to produce hormones that keep our bones strong. Kidney failure leads to less hormone production, which makes our body unable to absorb calcium. Low calcium level of blood leads to the release of the parathyroid hormone (PTH), which moves calcium from bones into blood. Continuation of this for a prolonged period makes your bones thinner and weaker and may also cause bone or joint pain. Doctors for kidney failure treatment in Faridabad usually recommend an eating plan, medicines, supplements, and dialysis to helps these conditions.
Malnutrition – People with damaged kidneys feel less hungry or food may taste different to them, or they just lose appetite. Other infections or stress can also lead to loss of appetite and the body’s inability to use the food. Taking expert diet advice can help people with kidney diseases.
Feeling itchy – As explained earlier in this blog, kidney failure can lead to various health issues, which can cause itchy skin too. Using a moisturiser or controlling phosphorus intake can help. In case of severe dry skin or itchy skin, take advice from doctors for kidney disease treatment in Faridabad.
The Sarvodaya Centre for Dialysis & Kidney Transplant deliver comprehensive healthcare services to patient’s kidney diseases. Equipped with the latest technology, advanced medical facilities and best Nephrologists, we offer the most advanced diagnostics and kidney disease treatment in Faridabad.
