The kidneys are an organ that maintains the balance of various substances. They remove waste from the body by producing urine. Have the right amount of ingredients and volume. In addition, the kidneys also play a role in the functioning of various hormones. Such as stimulating vitamin D and regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. Creation of the hormone erythropoietin (erythropoietin) to stimulate the production of red blood cells. The kidney is therefore a very important organ. Therefore, we should focus on maintaining kidney health so that it does not deteriorate prematurely.
Study data from the Thai Kidney Association found that 8 million. Thai people have chronic kidney disease, accounting for 17.6 percent of the Thai population. There are hundreds of thousands of patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease. And the number continues to increase by 15-20 percent per year if proper treatment is not given. It will cause the first disease to cause death.
What causes kidney disease?
Kidney disease can be caused by many factors. including genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors At present, it is found that the most common cause of chronic kidney failure is High blood pressure, diabetes, and urinary tract stones Another important cause of kidney disease in Thailand is taking medicines that affect kidney function. It is often associated with taking large amounts of painkillers. or taking certain herbal medicines In those who begin to have kidney impairment
What are the symptoms of kidney disease?
Symptoms of kidney disease depend on the stage and cause of the kidney disease. In the initial stages, most patients will have no symptoms but may be detected by measuring blood pressure or screening blood and urine tests. As kidney function decreases gradually, waste products in the body accumulate, causing high blood pressure, swelling, fatigue, loss of appetite, tiredness, anemia, and decreased urine volume. In some kidney diseases, urine may appear more foamy than normal, which indicates that a large amount of protein has leaked into the urine.