Choose water, plant-based milk, low-fat milk, coffee, green tea, unsweetened juices, coconut water, herbal teas, lemon water, or beet juice occasionally to support kidney health.

Early-stage kidney disease, often difficult to diagnose, can cause swelling, dry skin, cramps, nail discoloration, and tingling in the hands and feet.

When systolic blood pressure is 135 mmHg or higher and diastolic blood pressure is 85 mmHg or higher, see a doctor, as it can lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and other serious conditions.

Unusual nail color and shape can be an early sign of chronic kidney disease, according to international experts and research.

Manh, 49, disregarded abnormal urine protein and creatinine levels, leading to a stage 4 kidney failure diagnosis a year later.

Kien, 29, attributed his high blood pressure to excessive coffee consumption and work stress, only to be diagnosed with stage 3 kidney failure.

For years, 28-year-old Thanh drank very little water and held his urine to avoid work interruptions, until he was diagnosed with kidney failure.

Consuming salty foods, excessive animal protein, and refined sugar from soft drinks can damage kidneys in young people.

Young people should reduce salt, limit red meat, prioritize healthy protein, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, consume whole grains, choose good fats, and drink enough water to protect their kidneys.

A 36-year-old woman wept when she awoke after a kidney transplant from an unknown donor, unable to believe the miracle that had come to her after four years of relentless dialysis.

Glomerulonephritis reduces the body's ability to remove waste and excess fluid, and can progress to kidney failure if not detected and treated early.

Kidney disease can cause swelling, infrequent urination, fatigue, nausea, difficulty concentrating, high blood pressure, and a rapid heartbeat due to fluid and waste buildup.

Doctor Mai Van Luc of the Department of Nephrology, Urology and Andrology at E Hospital was astonished when the CT scan of a 35-year-old patient's kidneys appeared on the screen.

Experiencing nausea, insomnia, and changes in taste, a young man dismissed his symptoms as work-related stress, only to be diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure upon finally seeking medical attention.