Why do kidney patients need a low protein diet during the kidney disease?

The increased consumption of protein-rich food can make your kidneys overwork to flush out excessive and unwanted protein from the body. This continuous pressure causes inflammation inside the glomeruli which are small blood tubules inside your kidneys. Glomeruli is primed to purify your blood from chemical toxins and other excessive fluids which are required to be expelled out from your body in time. 

When damaged, glomeruli lose their functioning to perform purification which gradually increases the level of waste products inside your bloodstream. Unfiltered blood can bring some serious health problems such as high blood pressure, brain tumor, stroke, and even heart attack. 

Why can having kidney problems be dangerous?

Apart from purifying your blood, your fist-sized kidneys also perform some pertinent roles which are essential for the optimal functioning of your body which include the following- 

●      Kidneys keep the level of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, salt, and other fluids in a proportionate amount.

●      The kidney produces certain hormones which control your blood pressure

●      The kidney controls the production of red blood cells in your body

●      The kidney produces an active form of vitamin D which keeps your bones strong and healthy. 

Interference in any of the above functions can wreak havoc on your health, hence it’s always advised to be always cautious about your health, count calories, and maintain a healthy weight to maintain the robustness of your kidneys throughout your life. 

Let’s take a closure look at the term kidney dysfunction, its causes, and symptoms that come along with it.

What is kidney dysfunction? 

Kidney dysfunction is a serious health problem that leads to a gradual loss of your kidneys’ functioning wholly or permanently. Kidney problems are categorized into two different types-

●      Acute kidney failure

●      Chronic kidney failure

Acute kidney failure- In Acute kidney failure, your kidney suddenly stops working for a shorter period. Normally acute kidney failure is reported in people who are already sick or hospitalized for some other reason. Acute kidney failure is a mild kidney dysfunction that can be easily prevented through routine medication and a low sodium diet. But can also lead to a permanent loss of your kidneys’ functioning if underestimated or not detected in time. 

Chronic kidney failure-  Chronic kidney failure usually takes a certain period to affect your kidneys’ functioning. Chronic kidney failure is primarily caused if you have uncontrolled diabetes, high blood pressure, or if you’re extremely obese. Chronic kidney failure is serious as the symptoms are hard to get noticed at the initial stages. A person suffering from any type of chronic kidney disease can live a year without noticing any visible signs or symptoms. This problem can also lead to a permanent loss of your kidneys’ functioning which can even lead to death. 

Measures to control protein in urine

What are the symptoms of chronic kidney disease? 

As previously discussed, the symptoms of CKD can easily go unnoticed at the beginning, and only charge on your health when it gets severe with time. Here we’ve listed some common symptoms which may include the following- 

●      Severe muscle cramps

●      Nausea and vomiting

●      Loss of appetite

●      Swelling in your ankles and feet

●      Having trouble catching breath

●      Insomnia

●      Having frequent urges to pass urine

●      Depression and anxiety

●      Blood in urine

When to see a doctor? 

It’s important to seek medical attention if you constantly feel any of the following symptoms which are mentioned earlier in this article.

What are the causes of kidney disease? 

Several conditions can cause damage, obstruction, or inflammation inside your kidneys which include the following-

#  Low blood flow to your kidneys can lead to a permanent loss of your kidneys’ functioning which can mainly occur due to- 

●      Severe dehydration

●      Infection

●      A severe burn

●      An allergic reaction

●      A severe infection, like sepsis

●      High blood pressure

●      Regular ingestion of anti-inflammatory medications can limit the blood flow

# Having problem in the urine elimination process 

Obstruction in the urinary tract can prevent urine from releasing out from the body which can overload your kidneys. This problem mainly occurs due to- 

●      Prostrate

●      Colon

●      Kidney stones

●      Bladder infection

●      Cancer somewhere in the urinary tract

●      Blood clots in your urinary tract 

Other causes

Some other causes which can permanently affect your kidneys' functioning include:

●      Infection

●      Blood clot around your kidneys

●      Excessive consumption of drugs and alcohol

●      Dyes used in some imaging tests can also affect your kidneys

●      Autoimmune disease, such as lupus

●      Uncontrolled diabetes

●      Ingestion of certain antibiotics

●      Inflammation caused in glomeruli

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