Information about Kidney

            KIDNEY INFORMATION

The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs that filter waste and extra water from the blood.

They also help maintain the balance of chemicals in the body.

  Location 

.Located in the abdomen, one on each side of the spine, under the lower ribs.

.About the size of a clenched fist.

  Function 

.Filter blood to remove waste and extra water.

.Maintain the balance of chemicals in the body, such as sodium, potassium, and calcium.

.Make hormones that help control blood pressure.

.Stimulate bone marrow to make red blood cells.

  Kidney disease

.Kidney disease occurs when the kidneys are damaged and can't filter blood properly. 

.Risk factors for kidney disease include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and family history of kidney disease.

.Treatments for kidney disease include kidney transplant or dialysis.

.Other kidney problems acute kidney injury, kidney cysts, kidney stones, and kidney infections.