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If you’ve heart disease, you may have kidney disease and vice-versa. This is the case because diseases like hypertension and arteriosclerosis cause damage to both heart and kidneys.
“Heart and kidney disease go hand-in-hand together, as you organ dysfunction generally results in decline in the other,” says Dr. Aamir Memon, nephrologist on staff at Advocate Sherman Hospital. “Kidneys would be the main organ that controls fluids, minerals and blood pressure in the body, so any disorder with the kidneys eventually affects the heart.”
If you’ve any of these three symptoms, maybe it’s a danger signal you have heart and kidney disease. Speak to your doctor if you’re experiencing the following:
1. High blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure, a reading of 140/90 and above, is really a major reason for cardiac arrest and chronic kidney disease. If you fall under this category, it’s time to adopt some changes in lifestyle. These can include a better diet, more exercise, and prescribed medications.
“Having uncontrolled blood pressure is among the most important risks adding to the progression of kidney disease,” Dr. Memon says.
2. Swelling. Consistently swollen parts of the body should not be ignored. Puffy eyes (especially in the morning) and swollen hands, feet or ankles are potential indications of kidney disease. Kidneys, when functioning properly, filter waste from the blood and remove excess water from the body. But when not functioning properly, fluids can remain within the system and result in swelling.
“Fluid retention in the body is generally from abnormal heart function, but certain kidney diseases, especially the one which leads to protein loss, can also contribute to fluid build-up in the body.”
3. Changes in urine output. Both urinating less and urinating more are some of the earliest indications of kidney disease. A darker color ought to be watched out for as well, but first and foremost, know your body and don’t hesitate to talk to your physician.
“Though urine output generally depends upon oral intake, a sudden decrease in output can be a manifestation of heart or kidney problems,” Dr. Memon says. “Lack of concentration-hence excess urine output-is typically a sign of advanced kidney disease. There are also other hormonal issues that can result in alterations in urine output.”
