The kidneys are vital metabolic organs responsible for removing waste and drugs from the body, balancing the body’s fluids, releasing hormones that regulate blood pressure, and controlling the production of red blood cells. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 37 million American adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is often called a “silent killer” because its symptoms typically do not appear until the late stages. However, there are earlier signs that could indicate kidney distress. Dr. He Wenxing, a physician from the People’s Hospital of Yingde City in Guangdong, China, noted during an online program that the following four indicators may signal that the kidneys are in distress….