Warning signs of weak kidneys through drinking water

Chinese woman feels thirsty despite drinking water regularly, doctor warns of weak kidneys.

Water helps many processes in the body. (Source: RTE)

A Chinese woman named Su said she often had a dry mouth, and drinking a lot of water did not relieve her thirst. After listening, the doctor predicted: “This condition may be related to kidney function. If you often have a dry mouth and drinking water does not improve, it is very likely that there is a problem with your kidneys.”

For many people like Mrs. To, the initial signs of kidney disease are unclear and easily overlooked. If not treated promptly, the disease can progress, further reducing kidney function.

According to Aboluowang , there are three unusual signs that warn of unhealthy kidneys: thirst after drinking water, facial swelling, and rapid weight gain. These could be the body's early reactions to kidney disease.

Drinking water still thirsty, dry mouth persists

Thirst is a common phenomenon, especially in the summer. However, if you drink a lot of water but are still thirsty, or even thirstier, especially at night or early in the morning, you should be careful. When the kidneys are damaged, the ability to excrete and absorb water is disrupted. The function of "concentrating urine" is weakened, causing a large amount of water to be excreted, causing the condition of "the more you drink, the thirstier you become". In addition, antidiuretic hormone (ADH) disorders also cause the body to lose the ability to regulate water needs.

Swollen face, especially in the morning

Facial swelling, especially in the eyelid area after waking up, is a common symptom in kidney patients. The cause is that the kidneys no longer regulate electrolyte balance well, especially sodium. Excess sodium retains a lot of water in the body, causing swelling. If the kidneys are normal, swelling can be caused by eating salty foods, standing for a long time or lack of sleep, but if accompanied by urinary abnormalities, kidney function should be checked early.

Abnormal weight gain in a short period of time

Many people only discover kidney disease when their weight increases abnormally. The cause is not excess fat but water accumulation in the body. When the kidneys cannot eliminate water, swelling in the legs, abdomen, and face will cause rapid weight gain. Monitoring your weight every morning, especially when accompanied by thirst, unusual urination, or fatigue, helps detect problems early.

Kidney function decline - not small consequences

When the kidneys are damaged, the body's water and electrolyte balance is disrupted, leading to many abnormal symptoms. Therefore, doctors recommend regular health check-ups, especially urine and blood tests (checking proteinuria, creatinine) to detect risks early.

People with chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure should pay more attention, because these are two main causes of kidney failure. In addition, the abuse of painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, some antibiotics or chemotherapy drugs can also be toxic to the kidneys.

To keep your kidneys healthy, you need to maintain a healthy diet, limit salt and caffeine, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and avoid bad habits. More importantly, if you see signs such as not being able to quench your thirst, a swollen face, or rapid weight gain, you need to see a doctor immediately for timely diagnosis and treatment.

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