2. Outline
Definition of kidney, it’s structure and function
Kidney disease, the causes, the sign and symptoms,
and the treatment
Food that are good and bad for your kidney
Tips to help your kidney health
What is urine and what does it’s colour says about
your health.
3. What is Kidney
The kidneys are a pair of reddish- brown bean-shaped
organs found in vertebrates.
It is located high in the abdominal cavity, one on either
side of the spine, below the ribs and behind the belly.
The asymmetry within the abdominal cavity, caused by
the position of the liver, typically result in the right kidney
being slightly lower and smaller than the left and being
placed slightly more to the middle than the left kidney.
Each kidney is about 4 to 5 inches long in adult human,
roughly the size of a large fist.
Each kidney is attached to a ureter, a tube that carries
excreted urine to the bladder where it is stored
temporarily before disposal by urination via the urethra.
5. Function of the kidney
The Kidney removes waste and extra water from the
Blood(as urine)
help keep chemicals (such as sodium, potassium and
calcium) balanced in the body.
The kidney also make hormones that help control
blood pressure and stimulate bone marrow to make
red blood cells
Regulation of pH
Regulation of ion concentrations
6. GLOMERULUS
The glomerulus is a network of small
blood vessels known as a tuft, located at
the beginning of a nephron in the
kidney.
The glomerulus is an integral part of the
nephron, the basic unit of the kidney.
Each nephron is capable of forming urine
by itself, and each kidney has
approximately a million nephrons. The
specific function of each glomerulus is to
bring blood (and the waste products it
carries) to the nephron.
Glomerular filtration is the process that
your kidneys use to filter excess fluid and
waste products out of the blood into the
urine collecting tubules of the kidney, so
they may be eliminated from your body.
7. Nephrons
A nephron is the basic unit
of structure in the kidney.
It consist of a glomerulus
and its associated tubule,
through which the
glomerular filtrate passes
before emerging as urine.
It separates water, ions and
small molecules from the
blood, filter out wastes and
toxins, and return needed
molecules to the blood
8. Types of kidney disease
The term kidney disease refers to any disease, disorder, or
condition that affects the kidneys.
1. Kidney stone, also known as renal calculus
2. Polycystic kidney Disease or PKD
3. Nephrotic Syndrome
4. Glomerulonephritis
5. Fabry Disease
6. Diabetic Nephropathy
7. IgA Nephropathy (Berger’s Disease)
8. Alport Syndrome
9. Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
10. Kidney cancer
9. Causes of Kidney disease
The kidneys can also be damaged by
Overuse or abuse of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen and
naproxen sodium
taking illegal drugs such as heroin
heavy metal poisoning, such as lead poisoning
Smoking
some disease that cause damage to the kidney
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Glomerulonephritis
Intestinal nephritis
Vesicoureteral reflux
renal artery stenosis
Obesity
Abnormal genes
Autoimmune diseases.
Bacterial infection
10. Signs and Symptoms of
kidney disease
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Swelling of feet and ankles
Urinate more often
Urine is foamy
Urinate with blood
Shortness of breath
High blood pressure
Fatigue and weakness
Nausea
Muscles twitches and cramps
Dry and itchy skin
Sleep problems
Tired and having problems concentrating
11. Treatment for Kidney disease
Treatment for early stage
Reducing high blood pressure.
Reducing cholesterol level
Treating anaemia
Treatment for late-stage kidney disease
Dialysis
Kidney transplant
12. Types of food that helps
repair your kidney
Cauliflower
Garlic
Onions
Apple
Cranberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Cabbage
Red bell pepper
Green beans
Cereals
Breads
Vegetables
Kale
Asparagus
Fatty fish
Carrots
Red grapes
Pumpkin seeds
13. limit eating these if you have
kidney disease
Banana
Potatoes
Spinach
Orange
Meat
Egg
Milk
Cheese
beans
Gelatin dessert and
fluids
Alcohol
Ice cream
Chocolate
Frozen food
Canned food
Fast food
tomato
14. Tips to help your kidney
health
Keep active and fit
Control your blood sugar
Drink plenty of water
Monitor weight and eat a healthy diet
Monitor blood pressure
Stop smoking
Limiting alcohol intake
Getting enough sleep
Maintaining a healthy weight
Exercise regularly
Take a balance diet
15. What is Urine
Liquid excrement consisting of water, salt and urea, which is
made in the kidneys, stored in the bladder, then released
through the urethra
The colour of the urine is caused by the pigment urochrome,
also known as urobilin. (Urochrome is a pigment that causes the
yellow colour in urine. It is a breakdown product of the blood’s
haemoglobin and is removed by the kidneys.
Whether your urine is diluted by water or in a more
concentrated form determines the appearance of the of the
pigment.
The more water you drink, and the more hydrated you become,
the lighter the pigment in your urine.
16. What the colour of your urine
says about your health
TRANSPARET
Sign of over hydration.
PALE YELLOW
Means a person is healthy
and hydrated
TRANSPARENT YELLOW
Normal
DARK YELLOW
Normal but needs to drink more
water
BROWNISH ORANGE Sign
of dehydration or a
possible sign of liver disease
PINKISH RED
Possible a sign of kidney disease,
UTI or tumor
BLUE OR GREEN
sign of a rare genetic disease
FOAMY
Sign of kidney disease