Identifying Kidney Distress Signals and 7 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

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The kidneys are vital metabolic organs responsible for removing waste and drugs from the body, balancing the body’s fluids, releasing hormones that regulate blood pressure, and controlling the production of red blood cells. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 37 million American adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often called a “silent killer“ because its symptoms typically do not appear until the late stages. However, there are earlier signs that could indicate kidney distress. Dr. He Wenxing, a physician from the People’s Hospital of Yingde City in Guangdong, China, noted during an online program that the following four indicators may signal that the kidneys are in distress.

Changes in urination patterns

Usually, healthy individuals urinate four to six times a day, producing approximately 1,000 to 2,500 milliliters of urine daily. Urine output that is either very limited or excessive, frequent nighttime urination (more than two times per night for several days), or foamy urine should cause concern. A sudden increase in persistent foamy urine indicates increased protein excretion in the urine, which can be a sign of kidney problems.

General weakness

If you are having trouble urinating and feeling mentally and physically fatigued, see your doctor.