Some signs of kidney failure that should not be ignored. Kidneys are located in the back of our abdomen just below the ribcage and one on each side of the spine. This region is also known as the 'flank-region'. Kidney's primary job is to filter the blood and remove waste and excess fluid from our body and excrete it in the form of urine.Besides kidney has several other roles to play such electrolyte balance, release hormone etc. Due to various reasons, sometimes, our kidney loses its capacity to filter the blood properly which leads to a build-up of toxins. Kidney's ability to further decline until 'Kidney failure'. In serious cases 'kidney failure' can be life taking.

Signs of Kidney Failure:
Decreased urine volume Swelling in legs difficulty in breathing Excessive fatigue Itching and drying of skin Chest pain

Reason of Kidney failure
Hypertension Chronic diabetes Heart disease or heart attack Excessive use of pain killers Liver failure Hereditary kidney disease. Enlargement of prostate


Stages of Kidney failure
Kidney failure takes place in 5 stages.
1. In the first stage, there are no clear symptoms. Healthy lifestyle, balanced diet, regular exercise and losing excessive weight can help in improving kidney health and returning it back to normal.

2.A few mild symptoms are visible in the second stage. Protein in urine and change in the shape of kidney can seen. Healthy lifestyle can still help in improving kidney's condition.

3.At stage 3, the symptoms are clearly visible and include high blood pressure, swelling in legs and ankle, change in the color of urine. One must immediately seek a doctor's advice along with healthy lifestyle.

4. It gets more serious and clearly identifiable in the 4th stage. The 4th and 5th stages are also called end stage kidney disease. One should start proper medication with the consultation of a doctor. Symptoms include Anaemia and High blood pressure.

5.This stage is marked by the complete kidney failure. Vomitting tendency, intense itching, difficulty in breathing etc are the main symptoms during this stage. At this stage, an individual needs regular dialysis or kidney transplant.

How to prevent kidney diseases?

By controlling blood pressure and diabetes
By adapting a healthy lifestyle with balanced diet and regular exercise.
By avoiding cigarette and alcohol consumption.
By going through routinely check-ups with your doctor.