• April 30, 2024

About 8% of the Mexican adult population suffers from some degree of chronic kidney disease , that is, 10 million people. 60% of the sufferings of this organ are generated by diabetes and high blood pressure. But what are the symptoms of a sick kidney ?

Although they appear in very late stages, it is important that you know the symptoms of a kidney sick, this can help you to come in a timely manner medical care .

In an interview for GetQoralHealth , Guillermo García García , president of the Federation of Kidney Foundations , explains below the symptom that causes a disease in the kidney .  

1. Metallic taste in the mouth. The accumulation of waste in the blood changes the flavor of the food and causes a breath as of "urine " This symptom appears in the very advanced stage.

2. Swelling. Because the kidneys they can not get rid of extra fluid , liquid retention causes swelling in legs, ankles, feet, face and hands.

3. High blood pressure. Provoked because there is too much blood in the blood vessels normal, or a normal amount in the straits, preventing a correct flow.

4. Decreased appetite. Because of the constant feeling of sickness and the presence of vomiting , caused by accumulated waste.

5. Involuntary weight loss. Consequence that the person stops eat for their lack of appetite or fear of symptom previous

Take care of it on time

Guillermo García, who is also coordinator of World Kidney Day in the Civil Hospital of Guadalajara , reaffirms that because symptom do not appear in the early stages of kidney diseases it is important to take care of the kidneys on a day-to-day basis.

It is important that people suffering from diabetes, obesity and hypertension do not wait for symptoms. Urine and blood tests have to be done at least once a year, as well as having certain healthy habits, "he says.

The following are the recommendations that the specialist provides to take care of kidneys whether you suffer from risk diseases or not.

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