7 SIGNES QUI MONTRENT QUE VOS ENFANTS SONT MALADES

Renal insufficiency, cancer, stones, pyelonephritis. Kidney disease is most often asymptomatic but some symptoms can put the flea in the ear. Dr. Gabriela Goléa, nephrologist, lists the signs that show that your kidneys are sick.

1.Swollen eyelids

The kidneys play several vital functions. "Their role is mainly related to the purification, elimination of waste, toxins produced by the body, they filter the blood, regulate the amount of water, mineral salts, sodium, potassium" explains the doctor Gabriela Goléa, nephrologist.

2.High blood pressure

The kidneys also have an endocrine role, through the synthesis of certain hormones. Thus, the kidneys play an important role in the regulation of blood pressure and blood pressure by the production of hormones: renins, bradykinins. "Hypertension can damage the kidneys, and kidney failure is a cardio risk factor. Renal diseases are often associated with high blood pressure that can be complicated by ischemic heart disease, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias.

3.An intense fatigue that persists

It may be the only manifestation of the disease for a long time. "The lack or excess of minerals can lead to severe cardiovascular, neurological, digestive, osteoarticular complications, which causes fatigue in the body, and the kidneys secrete a hormone called" Erythropoietin "or" EPO "which stimulates maturation of red blood cells in the bone marrow, so ensures the maintenance of a correct rate of hemoglobin ". If this rate is not respected, anemia sets in and fatigue also.

4.Urinary disorders signs of pyelonephritis

Pyelonephritis, a poorly treated or neglected bacterial infection of the urinary tract can cause kidney problems. "The symptoms of pyelonephritis are more severe when the pain is severe, and they can also be accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea and fever," says Dr. Gabriela Goléa. This pathology is manifested by frequent and urgent urges to urinate and localized pains.

5.Slimming, loss of appetite: when there is cancer

This symptom is linked to secretion of excess hormones by the kidneys (erythropoietin, renin, prolactin, ACTH ...). In the blood test, the discovery of an increase in red blood cells circulating in the blood linked to the excessive production of a hormone, erythropoietin, is an evocative sign of kidney cancer and causes a strong loss of appetite. Our expert explains that "most of the time, patients no longer feel the desire and the pleasure of eating, the food does not have the same taste or the same flavors".

6.Nausea and vomiting in case of kidney stones

Kidney stones are characterized by the presence of one or more "small stones" in the urinary tract. They can get stuck and cause severe pain such as "nephritic colic", according to Dr. Goléa.

The warning signs: the pains are often accompanied by digestive signs such as nausea, vomiting or even a sudden stop intestinal transit.

7.Pruritus: itching related to kidney failure

When kidney failure is advanced, itching and cramping may occur. They are due respectively to a retention of phosphorus and potassium in the blood that are no longer normally eliminated by the kidneys.

Warning signs: itching on the whole body, even rashes. And / or cramps especially in the legs and arms.

Causes that can affect the kidneys

For Dr. Gabriela Goléa, there are many factors that can explain kidney damage. Among the main ones:

*Prolonged dehydration, associated or not with diuretics, chronic diarrhea, vomiting.

*Certain drugs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics such as aminoglycosides, certain cytostatics) or iodinated contrast agents used when performing imaging.

*An obstacle on the excretory (urinary) ways

*Urinary tract infections (pyelonephritis) or other infections

*High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes

*Tobacco promotes cancer of the urinary tract

*Autoimmune diseases

*Not to mention the genetic, family diseases (several members of the same family with the same kidney disease)

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