The video discusses 10 signs that may indicate kidney problems. These signs include:
1. Difficulty sleeping: Toxins in the body can make it hard to fall asleep.
2. Headaches, fatigue, and weakness: The kidneys produce a hormone that helps produce red blood cells, a lack of which can cause these symptoms.
3. Dry and itchy skin: The kidneys help maintain mineral balance in the body, and an imbalance can cause skin issues.
4. Bad breath and metallic taste: Toxins in the blood can cause bad breath and a metallic taste.
5. Shortness of breath: Fluid buildup in the lungs and anemia can cause shortness of breath.
6. Swollen ankles, feet, and hands: Fluid retention can cause swelling in these areas.
7. Back pain: Kidney problems can cause acute pain in the lower back, groin, or hip area.
8. Swollen eyes: Protein leakage into the urine can cause swelling around the eyes.
9. High blood pressure: Damaged blood vessels can affect kidney function, and high blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure.
10. Changes in urination: Changes in frequency, smell, color, and appearance of urine can indicate kidney problems.
The video emphasizes the importance of consulting a doctor if these symptoms persist and encourages viewers to take care of their kidneys by eating a balanced diet and staying hydrated.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Kidneys remove toxins from the body through urine.
2. Kidneys are responsible for producing red blood cells.
3. Kidneys help maintain the right amount of minerals in the body.
4. Kidneys process vitamin D to keep bones strong.
5. Chronic kidney disease can cause anemia.
6. Anemia occurs when a person has 20 to 50% of normal kidney function.
7. Kidneys produce erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells.
8. Kidney dysfunction can cause shortness of breath.
9. Kidney failure can cause swelling in the ankles, feet, and hands.
10. Kidney problems can cause back pain, usually in the lower back.
11. Kidney problems can cause swelling around the eyes.
12. High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure.
13. Kidneys have small nephrons that filter waste and liquid extracted from the blood.
14. High blood pressure can damage the nephrons in the kidneys.
15. Folic acid can help produce red blood cells and prevent anemia.
16. Changes in urination frequency, smell, color, and appearance can indicate kidney problems.
17. Normal urination frequency is between four to ten times a day.
18. Blood in the urine is not normal in healthy people.
19. Foamy urine bubbles can indicate unwanted proteins in the urine.