What Causes Kidney Failure

The kidneys are a pair of organs that are located in the lower back. Each of the kidneys is one side of the spine. The function of a pair of healthy kidneys is to filter blood and remove toxins from the body.

The toxins from the kidneys are sent to the bladder, which is removed during urination. Apart from being the bodies, the hormones that control blood pressure and red blood cells are made in the kidneys. They also balance some elements in the blood like sodium, potassium, and calcium.

Kidney failures are of two kinds acute kidney failure and chronic kidney failures. Chronic Kidney Failure is also known as end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Both, acute and chronic kidney failures, occur when the kidneys can’t filter waste from the blood properly. When this happens the wastes accumulates to a dangerous level causing the blood’s chemical to get imbalanced.

There are many reasons why the kidney’s health deteriorates or other kidney diseases may occur when:

● Other chronic or acute problems that have done permanent damage over time

● Polycystic kidney disease

● Diabetes

● High blood pressure

● Urinary tract issues

● Blocked kidneys due to recurring kidney stones

● Heart attack

● Blood clot in the kidney

● Drugs, alcohol and smoking

● Infection

● Chemotherapy

Here are some of the common symptoms one may notice if suffering from kidney failure:

● Itching

● Muscle cramps

● Nausea and vomiting

● Not feeling hungry

● Swelling in your feet and ankles

● Too much urine (pee) or not enough urine

● Trouble catching your breath

● Trouble sleeping

In the case of acute kidney failure:

● Abdominal pain

● Back pain

● Diarrhea

● Fever

● Nosebleeds

● Rash

● Vomiting

The signs of early-stage kidney disease are often subtle but the following are the common symptoms:

● Decreased urination

● Swelling in the limbs (fluid retention)

● Shortness of breath

With acute kidney failure, the damage may not always be permanent. The kidneys may go back to normal or almost normal with proper treatment if other serious health problems don’t disturb the healing process.

When the patient has CKD the kidney treatment recommended is either dialysis or a kidney transplant. This is a serious treatment needed to live. While on kidney dialysis or with a kidney transplant many live long lives even as there is no cure for CKD.

The best hospitals for kidney failure treatment in Bangalore will suggest the following :

Kidney Dialysis

During dialysis, a machine is used to filter the blood and toxins out of the body. The kidneys functions are performed by the machine. While on it the doctors may suggest a low-potassium and low-salt diet along. It is important to understand that dialysis doesn’t cure kidney failure, but it can extend life so other treatments can be scheduled.

Kidney transplant

Another treatment option is a kidney transplant. If the body accepts the transplanted kidney it will function normally which usually last from 10-20 years. Most patients go with a living donor from a family member. It is necessary for the kidney to