7 Early Signs of Kidney Disease

What are the signs of kidney disease? Watch to find out.

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Timestamps
0:00 Stages of kidney disease
0:39 The 7 early signs of kidney disease
1:45 Glomerular filtration rate
2:05 Causes of kidney damage
2:56 What to do for kidney damage

In this video, we’re going to talk about the 7 early signs of kidney disease.

There are five stages of kidney dysfunction, ranging from mild to severe. At stage 4 and five, there are many dietary restrictions to prevent further damage, including potassium and phosphorus.

Interestingly, potassium has a protective effect on the kidney. However, in later stages of kidney dysfunction or kidney disease, your kidney can no longer process it.

1. Metallic taste or ammonia breath

2. Protein aversion (dislike of protein—especially meat)

3. Nausea/vomiting

4. Difficulty concentrating

5. Itchiness

6. Loss of appetite

7. Swollen face, hands, or feet

If you have any sort of kidney dysfunction, you always want to check the glomerular filtration rate. This is a measurement of how well the kidney filtering.

One of the most common causes of kidney damage is diabetes and prediabetes. Years of chronic consumption of carbohydrates can cause kidney destruction.

If your glucose level rises too much, you can develop glucose toxicity. This causes damage to the kidney’s filtration system.

If you have kidney dysfunction, the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting can help.

The herb astragalus has been shown to decrease creatine, which improves the filtration rate of the kidneys.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching. I hope you found this video on the 7 early signs of kidney disease useful.

[SandraHof]

After a year of applying the advice in your videos and doing a healthy keto diet, I just got my first normal kidney blood test results in 3 years. Thank you, Dr. Berg!

[hardkormysteria]

My 8 year old has kidney disease. He is on his third year with a transplant but it is failing. I have noticed these signs within him especially the nausea and vomiting. He will likely end up on dialysis soon or need another transplant. ☹️ I wish everyone realized how important the kidneys are.

[watashitetsujin]

If you're watching this you already know Allopathic medicine only treats symptoms and not the root cause of the problem, the big pharma corporations and the current medical industry is designed on this concept. Preventative medicine practices like, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Unani practices are the only way forward for humanity as has been for thousands of years.
Dr Berg is leading the way in bringing awareness to the masses!
Thank you Dr Berg!

[lgopalakrishnan]

It is sheer pleasure to listen to Dr Berg. He explains things so clearly and without unnecessary technicality.

[skaurx]

Dr. Berg, you’ve saved my life with all of your videos. I was drinking too much Coke and destroying my body. I was always late with my period. Thanks to your videos, I was able to go gluten free and vegetarian. My period is regular now and I’m also losing weight without even trying. Bless your soul for all that you’ve done for me through these videos.

[jamesbodnarchuk]

My twin brother had kidney disease . Never drank smoked or ate unhealthy . I think it was caused by all the antipsychotic drugs he was prescribed as a schizophrenic.

[nickloong]

I like that you are explaining to the audience on how to use natural resources to mend our health and body. I'm a believer in that philosophy too. Thanks doc!

[jessicalemus]

I had most, if not all symptoms but I decided to make changes to my eating habits. Lost 50lbs. The information given here encourages me to keep going because I don't want to go down that same route again. Thanks doc!

[kidney]

Thank you very much for this explanation Dr. Berg! It's very important to raise the awareness for CKD, one of most underestimated and most dangerous diseases of our times! Just wanted to add one thing, I always tell people in my channel to be wary of the risk factors for CKD more than the symptoms.
When you see the symptom it is already TOO LATE.
So try to understand what are your risk factors for CKD (diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity etc.) and GET CHECKED REGULARLY if you have any.

[ketouncut]

Dr. Berg breaks it down the best! Thanks for all the great content! 👍

[jesk]

My mum just passed away due to kidney failure cause by diabetic. No one telling us that she should cut off all carbs since 30 years ago. All the doctors only ask her to lower her crabs and sugar intake instead of eliminate it! She was so struggling with kidney failure problem for many years. Hope this video is not too late for others kidney patien. IF and Keto diet really will make you get healthy

[lhouchin]

Thank you for this, perfect timing. I have been doing keto with a little IF for over 2 years, but slipped into more proteins, than I should be eating. I lost 40 lbs, but couldn't get any further. I am 63, and no gall bladder. Just had blood tests, and I'm up to stage 3 now with my kidneys and my glucose levels/A1C were up since last test 8 mo. ago.. I have been no sugar, very low carbs for all this time, but I read that too much protein can cause the glucotoxicity also. (I think this is the word) I am going to start taking bile salts, doing longer IF (20/4) and cut back to 5 oz protein per day. I will also get the supplement you mentioned here. I do get my veges every day in a big salad with good oil too.
Thank you and God bless you for sharing the gift of knowledge.

[wchiwinky]

I have Astragalus (also called Loco Weed here in N.A. ;) root tincture I use sometimes as restorative and immune boosting...good to know it helps the kidneys!
Thank You Dr Berg!

[vuhoang]

Again, another invaluable clip shared by the most generous, Dr. Berg!!
Thank you, Dr. Berg, for sharing another on point, straight to the core, informative video clip on how to live a better live when it comes to our health.
I learned a lot since discovered you here, for free, than what I've been advised by my periodic Dr visits with payments.
You're a blessing to many of us.
God bless!

[donnamarie]

God bless you for caring and sharing with ALL of us who are out here. You are the best, Doctor Berg👏👏.

[whoryrb]

Thank you Dr. Berg. We are following you, but from an Arab channel that translates a video for you

[abominationtheLord]

I put in six filters on my city water line into my home. 2 Pre-Filters (sediment, ) 2 Carbon filters (removes Chlorine) and 1 heavy metal and 1 Fluoride filter. I was blown away by how wonderful the water tasted. The two pre-sidiment filters were brown just after fifty gallons. I was shocked. I thought how my Kidney's much be thanking me as they did not have to filter all the junk out of the water. I just ordered a table top electric distiller for the final stage in having clean water to drink. I will be adding Liquid Trace Minerals along with Iodized, Sea and Himalayan Salt in very small amounts to the Distilled water as these minerals healed my back and my knee pain completely. The water now taste so good and the distilled water is, I am sure, going to be out this world free from all the pollutants that get into our water.
Love 4Truth!

[agarwaldeepshikha]

Thanks Dr Berg your lectures are very, very helpful, very valuable . Thanks for helping a lot of people . May God always bless you

[tuesdaynyx]

Thank you for this video. I gained 60lbs last year after a lot of stress and trauma and I’ve noticed a lot of these symptoms.

[joshuacreel]

Thank you for all your effort doctor I feel a little I've always had a little trouble with my kidneys and I recently studied started studying all this you were the first doctor that started many many like 20 years ago so I mean you're the man keep up the good work