5 Warning Signs of an Unhealthy Liver & Kidney

The Family Doctor
Sep 6, 2018 · 3 min read

The liver and kidneys are both vital organs without which our bodies can never sustain functionality. The liver is one of the toughest organs in the body and is capable of self-repair up to a very large extent. Given the fact that both kidney and liver diseases are almost asymptomatic until they reach a very advanced stage, most of us tend to overlook the symptoms of related diseases. This makes it more difficult for patients to obtain an easy recovery. It also might be one of the main reasons why just 10% of people, who have a kidney disease, are actually aware of them having the condition. The Family Doctor is a premium healthcare clinic in Bangalore that offers first-class liver & kidney check-up packages in the city.

Liver & Kidney Function Test

5 signs that your kidney/s might be damaged:

Changes in urination pattern: You might feel the urge to urinate more often or notice significant changes in your urinary habits. One might have difficulty emptying the bladder or face strenuous and painful urination.

Dry skin: One of the main jobs of kidneys is to remove toxic materials from the blood and maintain a healthy mineral balance in the body. Damaged kidneys would lead to a build-up of toxins in the blood and cause dry, itchy skin, along with fragile bones.

Excess exhaustion: Impaired kidney function might lead to a buildup of impurities in the bloodstream. This makes people feel weak and unusually exhausted. A kidney function test here may also indicate anemia, which increases the fatigue level in patients.

Persistent puffy eyes: When the kidneys are damaged, large amounts of protein is leaked into the urine. Unhealthy amounts of protein in the urine causes puffiness around the eyes.

Swollen extremities: Damaged renal function can cause sodium retention, which leads to fluid accumulation in your feet and ankles.

5 signs of an impaired liver function:

Jaundice: When the liver fails to work properly, the RBC by-product Bilirubin builds up excessively in the blood, leading to yellowing of the skin, mucous membrane, and the eyes.

Swollen ankles& feet: When a liver function test reveals advanced or end-stage liver disease, it might be followed by portal hypertension and cause a shortage of the protein albumin in the blood which further leads to peripheral edema.

Dark urine: A damaged liver cannot get rid of the excess bilirubin from the blood. This build-up leads to dark-colored urine and dark stool.

Itchy skin: A liver that is damaged is unable to filter and remove the waste materials from the blood. Toxins in the blood lead to intense itching and skin dryness.

Abdominal pain & ascites: Ascites is one of the most common signs of liver damage. A distended abdominal cavity will be followed by vomiting, pain, and shortness of breath.

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