What are the signs of kidney failure?

What is kidney failure?

An article on the Medlatec General Hospital website, with medical consultation from MSc. Dr. Hoang Thi Thuy, states that the kidneys play a vital role in sustaining human life. Therefore, when the function of this organ is disrupted, our health will be significantly affected. One of the dangerous issues that everyone needs to be aware of is kidney failure.

This is a condition that occurs when the kidneys' function is impaired. This leads to waste products in the blood being unable to be filtered out and accumulating. Kidney failure is divided into two types:

- Chronic kidney disease:The decline in kidney function is a long-term process and is difficult to cure completely. Patients need to be aware of the early signs of kidney failure to prevent potentially dangerous complications.

- Acute renal failure:Kidney function deteriorates rapidly and severely, often within just a few days. Urgent treatment is necessary, depending on the patient's condition, including hemodialysis.

What are the signs of kidney failure?

Vietnam currently has over 10 million people suffering from chronic kidney disease. The number of new cases is increasing, with an additional 8.000 people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease each year. The rate of patients progressing to end-stage renal failure accounts for 0,1% of the population.

Kidney failure is not only a burden on health and mental well-being but also financially devastating for many families. This article provides a clearer understanding of the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney failure.

An article on the Tam Anh General Hospital website, with expert advice from Associate Professor, Doctor Vu Le Chuyen, states that kidney failure patients usually experience some symptoms, but sometimes have no symptoms at all. Some possible manifestations of this condition include:

• Reduce urine output.
• Ankle and foot swelling
• Shortness of breath of unknown origin
• Chest pain or heaviness
• Excessive sleepiness, fatigue, lethargy
• Poor appetite, persistent nausea, vomiting
• Weight loss
• Itching
• Muscle cramps (especially in the legs)
• Convulsion
• Comatose
• Anemia (rare)

Kidney failure is a dangerous disease that can lead to death; however, if detected early and treated correctly, it is completely curable. While kidney failure in its late stages is often incurable, treatment options allow patients to lead normal lives.