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Can Gout Increase Your Risk of Kidney Disease?

The AHA! Team — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:25:33 +0000

Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Did you know that 14% of people in the United States have chronic kidney disease? This health condition can be serious and incredibly life-changing, especially if a person requires dialysis for advanced kidney disease. And nobody wants to require dialysis – which is the use of a machine to filter your blood because your kidneys can no longer do the job. Keep in mind that dialysis is a time-consuming process that usually takes about 4 hours, 3 sessions per week! So, today, we’ll highlight ways to avoid a problem. Known risk factors for chronic kidney disease include diabetes, smoking, and high blood pressure. But now, research out of BMJ Open adds another risk factor to the list: gout. This finding aligns with a recent paper in Kidney International emphasizing that uric acid retention in advancing kidney disease contributes to gout and systemic inflammation, which are linked to higher cardiovascular risks. Millions of people currently require gout treatment. This new paper suggests that to relieve your gout symptoms and protect your kidney health, adopting a healthy diet for gout and kidney stones is more important than ever. Gout, a common inflammatory condition, is linked with an increased risk of poor kidney function Interestingly, the medical community has known for a long time that having kidney disease can increase your risk for gout. But it turns out that this relationship is bi-directional. A team of researchers from the United Kingdom analyzed the health data of nearly 69,000 adults with gout and over 500,000 adults without gout. After following these individuals for nearly 4 years on average, they discovered that having gout increased a person’s risk for chronic kidney disease by almost 30%. Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects at least 8.3 million Americans. The condition happens when a metabolic by-product called uric acid builds up in the blood. When this happens, crystals can form and lodge in joints throughout the body, especially the knees and big toes. The result? Painful, red, warm, and stiff joints. But high levels of uric acid aren’t just bad for joints. This study suggests that uric acid build-up caused by gout can harm your kidneys, too. By the way, there’s another condition that causes a build-up of compounds within the body: kidney stones. These are hard calcium masses in your kidneys that can cause severe pain. And while individual (tiny) kidney stones usually don’t cause serious damage, having them can increase your risk for kidney disease. Since it turns out that gout and kidney stones can increase your risk for chronic kidney disease, the natural next question is: How can I modify my lifestyle and diet to reduce my risk for gout, kidney stones, and kidney disease? And what does a diet for gout and kidney stones look like? Want to protect your renal function? Follow this diet for gout and kidney stones One of the greatest things about adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle is that it’s highly efficient – that is, a solid nutrition plan can protect you from many types of chronic diseases, including kidney disease. But if you’re specifically worried about gout and kidney stones, be sure to follow a sensible plan that includes: Eat plenty of locally grown, organic fruits and vegetables Drink clean, fresh (purified) water – on a daily basis Make your own homemade lemonade In addition to eating nutrient-rich foods, consider adding more lemon wedges to your filtered water (antioxidants + hydration) or taking a high-quality vitamin C supplement, which has been found to significantly reduce the risk of gout. Again, staying well hydrated is crucial for kidney health. So, be sure to drink clean, pure water – regularly. This will ensure that your urine color will not get too dark – which is a sign of dehydration. Lastly, knowing what to avoid is important, too. Talk to your doctor about cutting back on or eliminating foods like alcohol, factory raised (toxic) red meat, and shellfish, which have been shown to increase the risk of kidney stones and gout. And, of course, avoid as many other environmental toxins as you can. Purify the air you breathe at home; don’t buy toxic personal care or household cleaning products, and buy local (organic) foods – as much as possible. All of this will help to reduce the toxic burden placed on the kidneys – day to day. Sources for this article include: NIH.gov Kidney.org BMJ.com Medicalnewstoday.com NIH.gov To read the original article click here.

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11 Early Warning Signs of Kidney Disease

The AHA! Team — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:16:48 +0000

Olivia Cook via Natural News – Your kidneys play a vital role in keeping your body healthy but the signs of trouble are often subtle and easy to miss – until it’s too late. Kidney disease is a silent threat, creeping up unnoticed until it reaches a critical stage. However, catching it early can make all the difference. By recognizing the early warning signs and making lifestyle changes, you can protect your kidneys and potentially save your life. (Related: Cleaning the cleaners: Herbs that help maintain healthy kidneys.) Some of the early warning signs are easy to spot, such as your skin becoming sallow or taking on a more yellowish complexion, your lips darkening, your tongue turning a deep red shade with a bluish tint and thick wide coating, a strong odor of urine coming from your body and full-body swelling. Paying attention to what your body is telling you could help you catch kidney issues early before they become more serious problems down the line. Here are some of the other signs of kidney disease. Ammonia-like breath Ammonia-like odor on your breath could be a sign that your kidneys are not filtering waste effectively. When kidney function declines, waste products, including urea, can build up in the blood. Urea breaks down to form ammonia, which can cause your breath to have a distinctive, unpleasant odor. This symptom often appears as kidney function deteriorates. Blood in your urine Seeing blood in your urine is a serious signal or red flag that something might be wrong. Normally, your kidneys keep blood cells in the body when filtering out waste, but when their filters are damaged, blood cells can leak into the urine. Blood in the urine can be linked to kidney disease, as well as infections, kidney stones or tumors. Cold intolerance If you’re feeling unusually cold all the time, it could be related to kidney disease. Reduced kidney function can lead to anemia, which decreases your body’s ability to regulate temperature. Anemia, along with the overall metabolic changes that occur with kidney disease, can make you more sensitive to cold temperatures. Dry, itchy skin Your kidneys do more than filter waste – they also help regulate and maintain the balance of minerals and nutrients in your body, keep your bones strong and produce red blood cells. When kidney function is compromised and declines, your skin might start feeling dry and itchy due to imbalances in minerals and nutrients. This could be an early warning of bone and mineral disorders associated with kidney disease. Feeling more tired or foggy If you’re feeling unusually tired, low on energy or struggling to concentrate, it might be more than just a rough day, days or week. As your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste from your blood, toxins and waste products can build up – making you feel exhausted and mentally foggy. Kidney-related anemia is another factor that can contribute to this overwhelming sense of fatigue or general body malaise. Muscle cramps Frequent muscle cramps could be linked to kidney issues. Imbalances in electrolytes, such as calcium and phosphorus, which are managed by your kidneys, can lead to cramping, great discomfort and pain. Puffy or swollen eyes Waking up with puffy eyes that don’t seem to go away could be an early indication of kidney trouble. This puffiness can result from your kidneys leading protein into your urine – resulting to fluid retention around your eyes. Reduced appetite Losing interest in food can be caused by many things, but it is also a symptom of declining kidney function. As waste builds up in your body due to poor kidney filtration, you may find that you simply don’t feel like eating. Restless leg syndrome Characterized by an uncomfortable urge to move your legs, restless leg syndrome (RLS) is often accompanied by uncontrollable sensations. It is commonly associated with kidney disease due to the buildup of toxins in the blood, which can affect nerve function. RLS can disrupt your sleep and significantly impact quality of life – making it another important symptom to be aware of. Struggling to sleep Trouble falling or staying asleep might be a sign that your kidneys are not doing their job. When they are not filtering properly, toxins and waste products remain in your bloodstream, which can disrupt your sleep. There is also a connection between kidney disease and sleep disorders like sleep apnea – especially in people who are overweight. Swollen ankles and feet If your ankles and feet are swelling up, it could be due to sodium retention from reduced kidney function. While this symptom can also be related to heart or liver issues or problems with leg veins, it is a common sign of kidney dysfunction. By recognizing these early signs, you can take proactive steps to protect your kidney health. If any of these symptoms resonate with you, it is important to seek professional medical advice and address potential kidney issues before they progress. Taking care of your kidneys is essential for overall health and it can be as simple as staying active and fit, avoiding smoking, eating a balanced diet and regularly consulting with your trusted health care practitioner. Visit HealthScience.news for more stories about maintaining optimal health. Watch this video about nine early warning signs of kidney problems. Sources Include: TheEpochTimes.com Kidney.org Healthline.com Brighteon.com To read the original article,

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Brazilian Material Scientist Develops a Novel Method for Early Detection of Kidney Disease

AHA Publisher — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:00:11 +0000

Technische Universitaet Dresden via News-Medical – Humboldt Research Fellow Dr. Maria Rita Ortega Vega from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil will be a guest at the Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry at TU Dresden. Here, she will work together with her host Prof. Stefan Kaskel on the development of novel electrochemical sensors for the salivary detection of kidney diseases. The kidneys are vital organs that clean the blood and influence many bodily functions. Many kidney diseases initially show neither pain nor symptoms. Often, it is only as a result of a random examination that proteins or only microscopically visible traces of blood in the urine indicate damage to the kidney. The Brazilian material scientist Dr. Maria Rita Ortega Vega would like to develop a completely new method for the early detection of kidney disease at the Technische Universität Dresden. To this end, she is collaborating with host Prof. Stefan Kaskel and his team as part of a Humboldt research stay. Kaskel is a professor of inorganic chemistry and is particularly involved in research into porous materials, e.g. for the energy transition or for environmental technologies. However, Dr. Ortega Vega wants to use these materials in her project “Nanostructured transition metal-based electrochemical sensor for salivary urea detection for kidney failure diagnostics” to detect and quantify urea in saliva using electrochemical techniques. “The presence and amount of urea in saliva can be an indicator of kidney problems. With such a sensor, patients and doctors can get reliable results quickly and without blood testing. For patients who are already in the chronic stage of the disease, this technology can help evaluate the performance of the dialysis process. We expect to jointly develop a specific and sensitive material for this application.” (Maria Rita Ortega Vega, Humboldt Research Fellow, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil) “I am delighted that we have been able to attract Ms. Ortega, a talented young scientist who is an excellent fit for our team, to TU Dresden. Her innovative research into new topics in biosensorics will certainly benefit decisively from the excellent research environment in Dresden,” states Prof. Kaskel. As a Henriette Heart Scout of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, he has the opportunity to identify three excellent and highly sought-after young scientists from abroad, to propose them for a Humboldt Research Fellowship and to bring them to the TU Dresden. Maria Rita Ortega Vega is the first fellow Kaskel has been able to recruit for his team in this way. “I liked the level of work of the team: there are many promising developments here with great opportunities for technology transfer and applicability. This is very important to me: doing science that can have an impact on society. I consider science as a democratic project, so studying systems and materials that are scalable to make them reach people by means of different applications and that can make life easier, “materializing” knowledge, is a huge motivation. I also liked the infrastructure, which is very different from the one in Brazil. TUD has different technologies and equipment that I am not used to and I’m looking forward to learning about them,” Maria Rita says about her motivation to accept Stefan Kaskel’s invitation to Dresden. To read the original article click here.

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