Kidneys filter blood 20-25 times daily, removing waste products like urea and creatinine while maintaining the body's pH balance.
These vital organs produce erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production and activate vitamin D for calcium absorption.
Persistent fatigue and weakness, often accompanied by nausea, can be early warning signs of kidney failure.
Swelling in legs, ankles, and feet indicates fluid retention, a common symptom of kidney problems.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure may signal kidney dysfunction as these organs help regulate fluid levels.
Shortness of breath can occur when failing kidneys allow waste substances to accumulate in the lungs.
Changes in urination patterns, including discomfort or presence of blood, pus, or bacteria, warrant immediate medical attention.
High blood sugar, blood pressure, and conditions like polycystic kidney disease can lead to kidney failure.
Poor diet, smoking, obesity, and large kidney stones blocking urine flow are major risk factors.
The PMNDP scheme provides 10,605 Hemodialysis machines across 748 Indian districts, serving 24.90 lakh patients.