The function of the kidneys is to filter 200 quarts of blood daily, and to produce
about 1.5 quarts of urine daily. At the same time, the kidneys are used to filter
out all excessive sodium, chloride, and potassium, while maintaining glucose, amino
acids, water, and other substances that are essential for body metabolism. The kidneys
also remove the following waste products: Creatinine, BUN, and Uric Acid.
Conditions caused by kidney problems include:
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Increased urination (frequency)
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Toxemia (Toxins in the blood)
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Decreased urination
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Lower back pain especially when
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Dehydration
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lying down at night
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Fluid retention
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Lower abdominal pain on the left
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High blood pressure
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or right of the umbilicus (belly button)
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If you suffer and consider 4 of the above as potential health problems, then you
may be suffering from kidney malfunction.