4 Signs Your Hands Could Be Giving You About Your Kidney Health
Despite being small, the kidneys perform a significant amount of vital functions. It's crucial to pay attention if they send you warning signs. The kidneys remove water from our urine and filter out waste from the blood. Nearly one million little structures called nephrons assist the kidneys in filtering the entire blood in our body forty times per day.
2. Changes in skin color
Kidney problems can cause the skin on the hands and other parts of the body to change color. The AADA says when kidneys stop working as they should, toxins build up in the body. This can cause different colors on the skin, like an unhealthy pale color, grayish, yellowish, or darkened skin. There can also be thick skin with bumps and deep lines. Cysts and whitehead-like spots might also form after a long time of scratching itchy skin.
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3. Dry and itchy skin
An often overlooked symptom of kidney disease is dry, itchy skin. This is caused by an imbalance in minerals and is called pruritis. Dry and itchy skin can signify mineral and bone disease, which often accompanies advanced kidney disease, says the AADA. This happens when the kidneys are no longer able to keep the right balance of minerals and nutrients in your blood.
Dry, itchy hands can be a sign of other potential problems, including dehydration and using too much hand sanitizer. If it occurs with other signs of kidney disease, such as the frequent urge to urinate, the two may be related.
When the filters in the kidneys get damaged, it can make someone feel like they have to go to the bathroom more often. The person might feel a lot of pressure when they go to the bathroom, and their urine might start looking bubbly or foamy. This happens because there is more protein in their urine, which is a sign that something is wrong with their kidneys.
4. Swelling
There are many reasons your hands could be swollen. A fracture, sprain, or dislocation can lead to swelling, as can arthritis. Another potential cause of swollen hands is kidney problems.
In order to produce urine and filter waste from circulation, the kidneys are absolutely necessary. If they don't execute their job properly, the fluid doesn't leave the body as it should. Swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, and ankles may result from this additional fluid. It's crucial to consult your doctor if you notice edema in these extremities along with other kidney-related symptoms.
4 Signs Your Hands Could Be Giving You About Your Kidney Health
Although it may surprise you, renal issues can manifest themselves in your hands. Discover the warning signals and when you should see a doctor by continuing to read.
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1. Changes to your fingernails
Your fingernails and toenails can reveal a lot about your overall health. For example, changes in your nails can be an early sign of heart problems, diabetes, thyroid disease, or cancer. There are several things to look for in nails if you have kidney disease, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA). These include “a white color on the upper part of one or more nails and a normal to reddish brown color below (half-and-half nails); pale nails; and white bands running across one or more nails (Muehrcke’s nails).”
Your kidneys typically filter out nitrogen waste; however, when they can’t do so, the waste accumulates and changes the look of your fingernails and toenails. If you identify with any of these symptoms, it would be beneficial to consult a doctor.
1. Changes to your fingernails
Your fingernails and toenails can reveal a lot about your overall health. For example, changes in your nails can be an early sign of heart problems, diabetes, thyroid disease, or cancer. There are several things to look for in nails if you have kidney disease, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA). These include “a white color on the upper part of one or more nails and a normal to reddish brown color below (half-and-half nails); pale nails; and white bands running across one or more nails (Muehrcke’s nails).”
Your kidneys typically filter out nitrogen waste; however, when they can’t do so, the waste accumulates and changes the look of your fingernails and toenails. If you identify with any of these symptoms, it would be beneficial to consult a doctor.
2. Changes in skin color
Kidney problems can cause the skin on the hands and other parts of the body to change color. The AADA says when kidneys stop working as they should, toxins build up in the body. This can cause different colors on the skin, like an unhealthy pale color, grayish, yellowish, or darkened skin. There can also be thick skin with bumps and deep lines. Cysts and whitehead-like spots might also form after a long time of scratching itchy skin.
ALSO SEE: 5 Possible Ways To Treat Kidney Stones
3. Dry and itchy skin
An often overlooked symptom of kidney disease is dry, itchy skin. This is caused by an imbalance in minerals and is called pruritis. Dry and itchy skin can signify mineral and bone disease, which often accompanies advanced kidney disease, says the AADA. This happens when the kidneys are no longer able to keep the right balance of minerals and nutrients in your blood.
Dry, itchy hands can be a sign of other potential problems, including dehydration and using too much hand sanitizer. If it occurs with other signs of kidney disease, such as the frequent urge to urinate, the two may be related.
When the filters in the kidneys get damaged, it can make someone feel like they have to go to the bathroom more often. The person might feel a lot of pressure when they go to the bathroom, and their urine might start looking bubbly or foamy. This happens because there is more protein in their urine, which is a sign that something is wrong with their kidneys.
4. Swelling
There are many reasons your hands could be swollen. A fracture, sprain, or dislocation can lead to swelling, as can arthritis. Another potential cause of swollen hands is kidney problems.
In order to produce urine and filter waste from circulation, the kidneys are absolutely necessary. If they don't execute their job properly, the fluid doesn't leave the body as it should. Swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, and ankles may result from this additional fluid. It's crucial to consult your doctor if you notice edema in these extremities along with other kidney-related symptoms.
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If you have any of these signs, speak with your doctor to see whether renal issues may be the cause.
If you have any of these signs, speak with your doctor to see whether renal issues may be the cause.
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