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What do your Kidneys do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs in your abdomen which form a part of the urinary tract. They are responsible for filtering waste products and useful chemicals from your blood and eliminating the waste products into the urine. Without the kidneys, waste products and toxins would soon build up in the blood to dangerous levels and damage your body.<\/p>\n

Your kidneys regulate the body\u2019s level of necessary substances like water, sodium and potassium. The correct balance of such substances is vital for your body to function healthily, but excess amounts can be harmful.<\/p>\n

As well as removing wastes, the kidneys are also responsible for releasing vital hormones. Renin is a hormone important in regulating salt levels and blood pressure. Erythropoietin is vital in the process of red blood cell formation in the bone marrow.<\/p>\n

The kidneys also produce the biologically active form of Vitamin D which is used for absorbing calcium and maintaining the health and strength of your bones.<\/p>\n

What can go wrong with your Kidneys?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As with all organs of the body, the kidneys are subject to a range of disorders and diseases.\u00a0Kidney Damage<\/a>\u00a0usually takes place gradually and without symptoms and it may only be after years of\u00a0Kidney Disease<\/a>\u00a0that\u00a0Kidney Functioning<\/a>\u00a0becomes noticeably decreased. Some people are born with only one kidney or donate one of their kidneys to a family member or friend. These people can live healthy and normal lives as long as their remaining kidney stays healthy. In\u00a0Kidney Disease<\/a>\u00a0one can lose more than 75% of\u00a0Kidney Functioning<\/a>\u00a0before the effects become obvious.<\/p>\n

The two most common causes of\u00a0Kidney Disease<\/a>\u00a0are\u00a0Diabetes<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0High Blood Pressure<\/a>. If you or your family has a history of these diseases, you may be at risk for kidney problems. Some kidney diseases are inherited, for example\u00a0Polycystic<\/a>\u00a0Kidney Disease<\/a>\u00a0(PKD). Infection, direct injury, poisons and drugs (Like prescription or over-the-counter painkillers) can also lead to serious\u00a0Kidney Damage<\/a>\u00a0or dysfunction.<\/p>\n

All of the above disorders and diseases can lead to decreased\u00a0Kidney Function<\/a>\u00a0or kidney (renal) failure. This may happen suddenly (Acute Renal Failure) or, more commonly, gradually over years of disease (Chronic Renal Failure).<\/p>\n

Kidney Stones<\/a>\u00a0are also a very common problem. These are formed by clumps of\u00a0Crystals<\/a>\u00a0which can block the urinary system. Depending on the size of a\u00a0Kidney Stone<\/a>, it may be passed out in the urine unnoticed or cause severe pain- some may even require\u00a0Surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are the symptoms of\u00a0Kidney Disease<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the early stages of\u00a0Kidney Disease<\/a>, many people experience no symptoms at all. As\u00a0Kidney Functioning<\/a>\u00a0deteriorates one may develop the following problems:<\/p>\n