COMPONENT OF KIDNEY

Hello friends during my introduction I said that I want to be a medical doctor so as to safe the life of people living in our country and things the should avoid to make them run away 🏃 from diseases and be safe. Friend we are going to talk about kidney and its component

KIDNEY
Kidney can be definitely be defined as the part of the human body that eliminate or remove waste from the body through urine. The kidney can be found at the bottom of the rib cage. There is one kidney on each side of the spine.

source

TYPES OF KIDNEY
There are six (5) type of kidney. They are as followed:

Chronic kidney disease
The most common form of kidney disease is
chronic kidney disease . Chronic kidney disease is a long-term condition that doesn’t improve over time. It’s commonly caused by high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is dangerous for the kidneys because it can increase the pressure on the glomeruli. Glomeruli are the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys where blood is cleaned. Over time, the increased pressure damages these vessels and kidney function begins to decline.

Kidney stones
Kidney stones are another common kidney problem. They occur when minerals and other substances in the blood crystallize in the kidneys, forming solid masses (stones). Kidney stones usually come out of the body during urination. Passing kidney stones can be extremely painful, but they rarely cause significant problems.

*Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis is an inflammation of the glomeruli. Glomeruli are extremely small structures inside the kidneys that filter the blood. Glomerulonephritis can be caused by infections, drugs, or congenital abnormalities (disorders that occur during or shortly after birth). It often gets better on its own. is an inflammation of the glomeruli. Glomeruli are extremely small structures inside the kidneys that filter the blood. Glomerulonephritis can be caused by infections, drugs, or congenital abnormalities (disorders that occur during or shortly after birth). It often gets better on its own.

Polycystic kidney disease
Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that causes numerous cysts (small sacs of fluid) to grow in the kidneys. These cysts can interfere with kidney function and cause kidney failure. (It’s important to note that individual kidney cysts are fairly common and almost always harmless. Polycystic kidney disease is a separate, more serious condition.)
Show quoted text

Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are bacterial infections of any part of the urinary system. Infections in the bladder and urethra are the most common. They are easily treatable and rarely lead to more health problems. However, if left untreated, these infections can spread to the kidneys and cause kidney failure.

Ways by which kidney disease is diagnosed

Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
This test will measure how well your kidneys are working and determine the stage of kidney disease.

Ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) Scan
Ultrasounds and CT scans produce clear images of your kidneys and urinary tract. The pictures allow your doctor to see if your kidneys are too small or large. They can also show any tumors or structural problems that may be present.

Kidney biopsy
During a kidney biopsy , your doctor will remove a small piece of tissue from your kidney while you’re sedated. The tissue sample can help your doctor determine the type of kidney disease you have and how much damage has occurred.

Urine test
Your doctor may request a urine sample to test for albumin. Albumin is a protein that can be passed into your urine when your kidneys are damaged.

Blood creatinine test
Creatinine is a waste product. It’s released into the blood when creatine (a molecule stored in muscle) is broken down. The levels of creatinine in your blood will increase if your kidneys aren’t working properly.

source

SYMPTOMS OF KIDNEY
Kidney disease is a condition that can easily go unnoticed until the symptoms become severe. The following symptoms are early warning signs that you might be developing kidney disease

Fatigue
Difficulty concentration
Trouble sleeping
Poor appetite
Muscle cramping
Swollen feet/ankle
Puffiness around the eye 👀 in the morning
Dry, scaly skin
frequent urination especially late at night

source

Severe symptoms that could mean your kidney disease is progressing into kidney failure include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Loss of appetite etc.

Factors by which one can develop kidney disease:

High blood pressure
Have other family members with chronic kidney disease etc.

Preventive measures for kidney
Quit smoking
Drink plenty of water
Reduce too much of salt intake
Control pressure sugar if you have Diabetes
Control blood pressure.

source

Thanks to all steemains and also #steemhealthcare and #steemit. Thanks also to @deben my wonderful teacherin steemit. We all should be careful with what happened to our kidney. Stay Safe.