How do my kidneys work
Size and location in the body
The kidneys are bean-shaped and the size of your fist. They lie in the middle of the back, on each side of the spine.
Normally, there are two kidneys in our bodies. Among other things, they are responsible for the water balance and the filtering of toxins.
Your kidneys work 24 hours per day
All of the blood is filtered about 300 times throughout the day if the kidneys are healthy
On average, around 1,500 liters of blood flow through the kidneys a day
To summarize: Why are the kidneys so important for me and my body?
- The kidneys remove excess water and waste products and put them in urine
- The kidneys influence hormonal balance
- The kidneys affect blood pressure
- The kidneys affect bone stability
What can be warning signs?
- Reduced urinary excretion
- Water retention in hands, face and legs
- Shortness of breath
- Disordered sleep
- Loss of appetite, nausea/ vomiting
- High blood pressure
- Feeling cold
- Fatigue, tiredness, sluggishness
- Itching
- Headaches
- Restless legs
