Do you feel tired and weak throughout the day? This may be due to lack of nutrients in the body. But if along with this your legs are swelling and the color of urine is also changing, then these symptoms need to be taken seriously.

It can also be a sign of kidney failure or kidney related diseases. According to an ICMR report, more than 2 lakh people die every year in India due to kidney-related diseases. Therefore, ignoring kidney health can land you in trouble.

Talking about this, Dr. Sanjeev Saxena, Head of the Department of Nephrology, said, "There are two types of kidney diseases. One is acute kidney disease and the other is chronic kidney disease. Now let us know the difference between the two. Acute kidney disease is a sudden kidney failure which can occur due to physical injury or any infection. It develops in a few hours or days. It can be cured with proper treatment. Whereas, chronic kidney disease is a long-term disease. In which the kidneys reduce their functioning for a long time. There is a risk of chronic kidney disease in patients with diabetes and high blood pressure.

Symptoms of kidney failure in urine

Many times the symptoms of kidney failure seem so common that people do not pay attention to them. Initially the symptoms of kidney failure are so mild that people ignore them. But if there is a change in the way you urinate, the color of urine changes or there is blood in the urine, then it can be a sign of kidney disease.

Symptoms of kidney failure

Symptoms of kidney failure include feeling extreme fatigue and weakness in the body. Swelling increases in the feet of such people. Changes are also visible in urine. If these symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately.

How to keep your kidneys healthy?

It is important for everyone to adopt a healthy lifestyle to keep their kidneys healthy. You should develop the habit of regular exercise, balanced diet, less salt, less sugar and drinking plenty of water. Regular monitoring of blood pressure and blood sugar levels is important as these increase the risk of kidney disease.

What are bad habits for kidneys?

Apart from lifestyle changes, there are many ways to keep your kidneys safe. The most effective way to do this is to quit smoking. Smoking not only damages the lungs but also affects the functioning of the kidneys. Excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided. This can cause high blood pressure and other problems. Consuming too much salt and sugar is not good for the kidneys.