Symptoms of kidney failure in human body

Most people have two kidneys, each about the size of an adult fist, located on either side of the spine just below the rib cage. Although they are small, your kidneys do many • Removing natural waste products and extra water from your body • Helping make red blood cells • Balancing important minerals in your body • Helping maintain your blood pressure • Keeping your bones healthy Your healthcare provider will order tests every so often to check on your kidney health. The specific test(s) they order depends on any symptoms you may have and other factors. The information below serves as a quick guide to the different tests that your healthcare provider might order to check your kidney health. Serum creatinine lower number is better. High creatinine levels can be a sign of Cystatin C For this test, a lower number is better. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) The higher number is better. In general, an eGFR value lower than 60 is a sign that the kidneys may not be working properly. An eGFR lower than 15 is a marker of kidney failure. In less common situations where a more accurate measure of your kidney function is needed, your healthcare provider may order a Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) Urea nitrogen is a waste product in your blood that comes from the breakdown of protein in the foods you eat. It is removed from the body through the kidneys. A “normal” BUN level varies, and usually increases as you get older. Checking your BUN level is usually not very helpful by itsel...

• High blood pressure: This can be a cause and a complication. The kidneys can't get rid of extra water, which causes swelling that leads to high blood pressure. • Heart disease: If the kidneys aren't working as well, they can't help other organs function properly. Damaged kidneys can't regulate blood pressure, leading to high blood pressure. High blood pressure makes the arteries stiffen up, leading to less blood and oxygen getting to the heart, eventually causing heart disease. High blood pressure and • Anemia: Anemia is the lack of healthy red blood cells. Damaged kidneys don’t make enough erythropoietin (EPO) to make red blood cells, so organs get less oxygen. • Mineral and bone disorder: As kidneys lose functioning, the body is less able to absorb • Malnutrition: As kidney failure gets worse, food may taste different, you may not feel hungry, and infections can interfere with your consumption, causing a lack of proper nutrition. A • Itchiness: Too much phosphorus in the blood can cause your skin to itch. Your healthcare provider may prescribe medication to stop excess phosphorus from food getting into your bloodstream • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. • American Kidney Fund. • National Kidney Foundation. • Tsimihodimos V, Gonzalez-Villalpando C, Meigs JB, Ferrannini E. Hypertension. 2018;71(3):422-428. doi:10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.117.10546 • Centers for Disease Contro...

Symptoms of Kidney Failure The symptoms for acute and chronic kidney failure may be different and may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Each individual may experience symptoms differently. It is important to consult your physician for a diagnosis. Acute Kidney Failure Symptoms Symptoms of acute kidney failure often depend on the underlying condition. Symptoms may include: • Hemorrhage (unusual bleeding) • Fever • Weakness and fatigue • Fatigue • Rash • Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea • Poor appetite • Severe vomiting • Abdominal pain • Back pain • Muscle cramps • No urine output or high urine output • Pale skin • Nosebleeds • Swelling of the tissues • Eye inflammation • An abdominal mass you can feel Chronic Kidney Failure Symptoms Symptoms of chronic kidney failure include: • Poor appetite • Vomiting • Bone pain and/or muscle cramps • Headache • Insomnia • Itching and/or dry skin • Easily fatigued • Urine problems: • High urine output or no urine output • Recurrent urinary tract infections • Urinary incontinence • Pale skin • Bad breath • Trouble hearing • An abdominal mass you can feel • Tissue swelling • Poor muscle tone • Change in mental alertness • Metallic taste in mouth Diagnosing Kidney Failure If you experience any of these symptoms, see your doctor for an expert diagnosis. We use a variety of diagnostic methods, including blood tests and an ultrasound, to confirm a diagnosis of kidney failure. Learn more about Clinical Trials Clinical trials are researc...

Organ failure means that one or several of your organs is failing to do its job adequately for your body’s needs. This can happen suddenly or gradually. If one of your vital organs fails, you’ll need life support or an organ transplant to replace it. Your vital organs include your liver, kidneys, heart, brain, lungs and small intestine. Overview What is organ failure? Organ failure is when one (or several) of your vital organs stops functioning. It can be a gradual (chronic) or sudden (acute) process. Your vital organs are the ones you can’t live without. When one of your vital organs begins to fail, you’ll need What are the different types of organ failure? The vital organs that can fail include your: • Liver. Your liver performs hundreds of functions necessary to sustain life, including filtering toxins from your blood. • Kidneys. Your kidneys remove waste from your blood through your pee and balance your fluids and electrolytes. • Heart. Your heart delivers oxygen-rich blood to all of your other organs. When your heart is failing, it can affect your whole body. • Lungs. Your lungs are part of your respiratory system, which delivers oxygen to all of your body’s tissues. • Small intestine. Your small intestine absorbs most of the nutrition from your food that your body needs to operate. When your small intestine fails, the result is malnutrition or starvation. • Brain. Your brain tells all of your other organs how to function. Degenerative brain diseases can cause chronic...