Identify kidney failure in time to prevent irreversible damage! || HexaHealth Expert Dr. Rudrani

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Kidney failure is one health issue that usually does not come with a warning! As HexaHealth expert Dr. Rudrani explains in this video, you may have been progressing towards kidney failure but may not realise it for years! So it’s good to know the signs and symptoms and get it checked in time.

One important sign is swelling of feet and hands. Your ankles and fingers will appear plump due to high build-up of sodium. On pressing, it will create a depression – this condition is known as edema (water retention). If it doesn’t reduce over a long period of time, it means your kidneys are heading towards failure. If you have diabetes, and your HBA1C does not come down despite taking medicines, you need to immediately change your medicines and get a renal function test done. The test may reveal an increase in the levels of sodium, creatinine, urea or uric acid. If you have pain in your back, it means there is an increase in toxins which may then cause kidney stones. When these stones are not passed through the kidneys, they will start hurting you and you need to consult a doctor. Else, your urine may start getting blocked. Blood in urine is another symptom and you need to immediately consult your doctor in case you notice it. Also, in case you are gaining weight and feel heaviness in your stomach, you may not be feeling hungry. This happens because your kidney is unable to take the toxins out of your body. Again, meet your doctor at the earliest. If there is a burning sensation or frothing while urinating, get a renal function test done to rule out increase in creatinine, urea or sodium in your body.

Your kidneys are essential to remove all toxins from your body. Also remember, kidney failure is not an old people’s disease – it may happen as early as your mid-30. It is like a silent killer, so make sure you keep a watch for the symptoms as explained and consult a doctor if there is anything worrisome. Don’t delay!

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Timestamps:

Signs to watch out for: 0:33
The most important symptom: 1:12
Reasons behind the symptoms: 2:29
Development of kidney stones: 3:58
What age can chronic kidney failure strike? 4:36

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