Persistent under-eye bags, more prominent in the morning, accompanied by foamy urine, fatigue, or swollen legs, may be early signs of declining kidney function.
Kidney failure patients should manage their nutrition, maintain treatment, and engage in moderate exercise if they plan to travel during this holiday season.
Kidney dialysis patients must manage their food intake at each meal, including limiting salt and consuming adequate protein from meat, fish, and eggs, as advised by a doctor.
Reducing sugar and salt intake, engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and using medication appropriately can help protect children's kidney function.
Frequent nighttime urination, mild leg swelling, shortness of breath, and palpitations when lying down are early warning signs of kidney disease that should not be overlooked.
Hoai, 43, was diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure and received a successful kidney transplant; eight years later, her older sister Huong, 52, was also diagnosed with stage 3b kidney failure.
When you frequently dine at restaurants, limit broth, keep sauces separate, and consume a maximum of one richly flavored meal daily to reduce the burden on your kidneys.
Leg swelling, frequent nighttime urination, restless legs syndrome, and difficulty breathing, which disrupt sleep, could be indicators of declining kidney health.
