Interventional Nephrology, DM - Nephrology, MD - General Medicine, MBBS
Nephrologist, Bangalore
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What causes swelling of feet when the kidney is not functioning properly?
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Millions of people suffer from kidney disease, and unfortunately, most people do not know about it. There are some physical signs of kidney disease which include swollen feet. This happens due to excessive retention of sodium in the lower ends of the body which make it appear puffy. Swelling in the lower extremities in the body can also be a sign of underlying cardiac problems or chronic problems in the vein of the leg. If you find your feet and ankles to be swelling, you must consult with an expert.
Which of these parts may also swell when a person is suffering from poor kidney functioning?
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When a person suffers from poor kidney function, several parts of the body may start swelling as a result of unwanted salt retention. When the fluid starts accumulating in the lungs, the condition is termed as pulmonary edema while when it accumulates in the abdominal cavity, it is known as ascites. Most people with reduced kidney functioning, particularly women suffer from a condition known as idiopathic edema. Maintaining the health of your kidney is important to avoid further complications.
Swelling of feet from kidney dysfunction is also triggered by diabetes.
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The most common causes of chronic kidney problems are high blood pressure and high blood sugar. These two health conditions damage the blood vessels of the kidney and in turn, reduce the ability of the organ to filter out metabolic wastes from the blood. As a result, the waste materials get accumulated in the lower end of the body leading to swelling of the feet. Take steps to reduce diabetes and blood pressure to improve kidney functioning.
Besides swollen foot, there are no other symptoms of poor kidney functioning.
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Chronic kidney disease is one of the most dangerous diseases and thus it is often termed as the silent killer. Patients suffering from debilitating kidney function hardly feel sick until the disease has proceeded to advanced levels. There are certain symptoms of kidney diseases including loss of appetite, amnesia, trouble in sleeping, fatigue, muscle cramping, particularly at night and urge to urinate more often. If you are suffering from any of these problems, seek medical attention immediately.
Dialysis treatment is the only treatment option for patients in advanced stages of kidney failure.
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In severe cases of kidney disease when the kidney is nearing its end of functioning, the patient shall have to undergo dialysis treatment to help the kidney to eliminate wastes and regulate electrolytes. There are two types of dialysis, namely peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis. The doctor evaluates the condition of the patient to determine which dialysis treatment would be most suitable. Diagnosing kidney problems in its early stages can help in reducing the chances of complications.
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