00:00kidney disease is often considered a silent condition that's because many
00:16people don't realize they have it until it's advanced yet the kidneys are
00:21responsible for filtering waste balancing fluids and controlling your
00:27blood pressure tonight on house call we're going to talk about the common
00:32causes of kidney disease and what early symptoms you should never ignore your
00:37kidneys act as natural filters removing toxins and excess fluid from your blood
00:44but when they're damaged waste spills up here are five common causes of kidney
00:51disease number one diabetes high blood sugar damages the small blood vessels
00:58of your kidneys over time it is actually the leading cause of chronic kidney
01:03disease worldwide number two high blood pressure uncontrolled hypertension can
01:10also damage the small vessels of the kidneys it can also damage the cellular
01:16structure known as a nephron that helps filter your blood number three long-term
01:22use of certain medication painkillers such as NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti
01:29inflammatory drugs when used regularly and not under medical supervision can cause
01:35damage to your kidneys number four infection or inflammation conditions like
01:42glomerulonephritis or urinary tract infections can cause damage to your
01:48kidneys if not addressed and number five certain genetic conditions some people
01:55are born with kidney conditions such as polycystic kidney disease that cause
02:00structural damage to the kidneys here are some symptoms of kidney disease that you
02:06should look out for persistent fatigue or weakness swelling in the feet
02:12ankles or around the eyes loss or decrease of appetite high blood pressure that is
02:19difficult to control and any changes in your urination for me urination more
02:27frequent urination or decrease in your urination many of these symptoms are subtle
02:33and easy to overlook that's why regular screening is important chronic kidney
02:40disease often develops quietly but early detection can help slow or prevent serious
02:47complications if you have diabetes hypertension or any of the symptoms that I
02:53described today talk to your doctor about kidney testing protecting your kidneys
03:00disease today protects your health tomorrow it's dr marianna brown for tb6 household
03:17you
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