This is one of the first signs of kidney disease (and many devalue)

Pi don't think it's okay with your kidneys, but the truth is, it's not like that. There is a first sign that may indicate that there is a problem in these organs, but that many people devalue. The alert is left by a nephrologist, a specialist doctor in this area of health.

To Parade magazine, Akshta Pai, nephrologist and director of disclosure for kidney transplantation at the Northwell Transplant Institute in New York, United States, reported one of the first symptoms of kidney disease that many people ignore.

First, it revealed some of the functions that the kidneys have. “The kidneys absorb substances that are absorbed by the blood, such as what eats and drinks, and the blood is filtered by the kidneys. The function of the kidneys is to filter out what you no longer need after you have eaten and drank what you normally need. They do so in a very precise way”, says Parade magazine.

Kidney disease: The symptom that many devalue

There are some more obvious signs of kidney disease, such as swelling, especially in the legs. However, this is not always the case. “ Renal problems are usually silent until a significant change occurs” continues Akshta Pai.

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In this way, it made known one of the first signs of kidney problems that end up being devalued. It reveals that it is about presenting a foamy urine with a foam texture. This is a sign that you may be losing protein.

“ The kidneys adjust the amount of nutrients they no longer need and all kinds of waste. Part of the kidney function is to keep the protein in the body. When the kidney structure is damaged, there is a protein loss, and this manifests as foamy urine,” says the nephrologist.

Diabetes and high blood pressure are two of the reasons why protein loss can happen through urine. “These conditions affect the kidneys silently to a critical point. So you can notice urine this way after living several years with these diseases. There are also other autoimmune diseases that can affect the kidneys themselves, such as lupus.”

The specialist also explains that this urine may still occur when it is too strong or when the volume is excessive. However, there is a difference between a kidney problem and lack of protein in the body.

What if you notice this symptom in your kidneys?

“ If you're aware, if the bubbles go away, it's probably not a cause for concern. Less worrying doesn't mean anything. You could have a treatable infection. The important thing is that you should examine your urine, however unpleasant that may seem” says Akshta Pai.

Thus, it reveals that it is always important to observe your urine before flushing to realize some changes you may be experiencing. If you notice anything different and especially these symptoms, the expert reveals what you should do.

“If you take the test early on, you can start treatment with great medicines that will keep your kidney disease under control for a longer period. I recommend that everyone be tested because the medicines are already available and have been shown to reduce the progression of kidney disease.”