What are the causes of kidney problem and how can...

what is the causes of kidney problems

hypertension
diabetes mellitus
excessive use of non steroidal antiinflammatory drugs NSAIDS
dehydration and not taking enough fluids
not properly treated upper respiratory tract infection or skin onfection may lead to glomerulonephritis
not properly treated urinary tract infections
genetic diseases

How to prevent kidney diseases

early and strict treatment of hypertension if present
early and strict treatment of diabetes
avoid excessive use of NSAIDS anaelgesics like ibuprofen or diclofenac and naproxen
drink enough water throughout the day
avoid drinking too much soft drinks
proper treatment of respiratory tract and skin infection

How to diagnose kidney diseases

creatinine level should be done and its normal level is from 0.6 to 1.2 and normal urea levels is from 10 to 40 and ulatrasonography may be done to exclude kidney stones and urin analysis to exclude urinary tract infection

what is the symptoms of kidney diseases

decrease in urin amount
absence of urin production
rapid breathing and shortness of breath
itching due to high phosphorus levels in renal failure
leg swelling