Kidney Disease—All Things Considered
Source: [36] A national survey found that only 41% of Americans tested had normal kidney function, a drop from 52% about a decade earlier. [1] If your kidneys do not function property, metabolic waste products can accumulate in the blood and eventually lead to such symptoms as weakness, shortness of breath, confusion, and abnormal heart rhythms . If your kidneys fail completely, you will either need a new one or have to go on dialysis. However, the average life expectancy of a person on dialysis is less than 3 years . [3] So, it's better to keep your kidneys healthy in the first place. Video 1. Treating Chronic Kidney Disease with Food (YouTube link ) Kidney Problems Healthy kidneys work hard to retain protein and other vital nutrients, preferably filtering toxic or useless wastes out of the blood stream via your urine. Patients with kidney problems can range from experiencing no symptoms to leaking protein into urine or to end-stage renal dis...