The kidneys are paired bean-shaped organs that are about 4-5 inches long and 2-3 inches wide. They remove waste from the blood in the form of urine and help maintain a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood. The right kidney is slightly lower than the left due to the presence of the liver on the right side of the body. The kidneys filter blood through tiny units called nephrons and remove urea, while also producing hormones to aid blood cell formation. Common kidney diseases include nephritis, kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and hematuria. Preventive measures include drinking plenty of water, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight.

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2. Kidneys are bean- shaped paired organs which
are about four to five inches long and two to three
inches wide.
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The right kidney is
slightly lower due to
the presence of liver
on the right region of
our body.

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The kidneys remove urea from the blood through
tiny filtering units called nephrons. 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑘

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The kidneys are the major organs of the urinary system.

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Two Major Functions of the Kidneys
1. The kidneys remove liquid waste from the blood in the
form of urine.

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2. The kidneys also
keep a stable balance
of salts and other
substances in the blood
and produce a hormone
that aids the formation
of blood cells.

8. DiseasesandDisordersofKidneys
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What color is your urine?

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Nephritis
 It is caused by a
damaged glomerulus.
 It is an inflammation of
some parts of the
kidneys, reducing its
ability to filter blood.

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Dialysis is one way of treating patients with nephritis
through removing poisons that accumulate in the blood.
Patients with nephritis
develops:
 sore throat with fever
 Loss of appetite
 Vomiting
 High blood pressure

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Kidney Stones
 Also known as “renal
calculi”
 Kidney stones cause
pain and discomfort.
 It is a result of
continuous build- up of
crystallized salts and
minerals in the urine.
 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑘

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
 It is an inflammation of
any part of the urinary
tract due to bacterial
infection.
 A person with UTI has
difficulty in urinating.
 𝑐𝑙𝑖𝑐𝑘

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Hematuria
 Is the
presence
of blood
in the
urine
caused
by
infection.

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Kidney disease is now the number 10 cause of
mortality in the Philippines. The main cause of
kidney disease seems to be increasing diabetic
conditions among Filipinos. About 55% of
Filipinos develop kidney disease when they suffer
diabetes.

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 Drink 10-12 glasses of water everyday.
 Urinate frequently.
 Eat healthy and balanced diet.
 Minimize the intake of sweets and salty
food.
 Exercise regularly.
Preventive Measures to Avoid Kidney Ailments

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Describe the structure of the kidneys?
What makes our right kidney slightly lower than our
left kidney?
What is the filtering unit of kidney?
What are the functions of the kidneys?
What are the ailments or disease related to kidney?
Give preventive measures to avoid kidney ailments?