Lab result will show how well your kidneys function, but not many are aware thay there are 5 early warning signs in the skin that will show kidney disease. This is important especially if the cause if neuropathy is because of Diabetes.
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Your laboratory results will show how well your kidneys are functioning and indicate any kidney damage you may have.
However, not everyone knows that there are 5 skin warning signs of kidney damage.
This video is valuable; a single case of numbness and pinprick sensations is so common with elevated blood sugar.
The purpose of this video is for you to see so that you can act on it and stay with me until the end
since the prolonged symptom is forgetfulness, but if it does not worsen,
It may serve to strengthen.
Hi, these are my friends, Dr. Sherry, Doctor of Physical Therapy. We're strengthening ourselves here.
Your laboratory results will show how well your kidneys are functioning and whether there is any kidney damage.
Something that strengthens diabetes.
But if you can't strengthen your kidneys, here are five signs of kidney damage.
It may cause and may exacerbate kidney damage.
Skin discoloration.
If dark or black skin discoloration can be exacerbated,
something in the things on the lower leg and in your foot,
It will strengthen your blood sugar.
Why did this happen?
If it may aggravate kidney damage,
The kidneys are unable to effectively filter the toxins present in the blood.
At the same time, there is impaired blood circulation,
There is a buildup of toxins in the blood.
At the same time, it affects the chemical balance in the body.
Now, mind you, not all skin discoloration immediately indicates kidney damage.
In some cases, this can be attributed to what we call venous insufficiency.
That is why it is very important to get yourself checked.
This is a condition in which the valves of the veins are not functioning properly.
But if you have been diagnosed with diabetes,
plus you are currently experiencing numbness and a tingling sensation,
and you notice dark discoloration in your lower leg and in your foot,
This is something you should not neglect.
Please have yourself checked by your nephrologist.
Skin itching.
If you can't sleep well at night because your skin is so itchy,
even if there are no rashes, even if there is no skin allergy,
Please monitor your blood sugar.
Because in cases where the kidney is damaged,
The accumulation of toxins in the body would first manifest in the skin.
And it can cause symptoms such as these.
Please talk to your doctor and monitor your blood sugar.
because in clinical studies, it actually showed that in 28% of cases,
They reported moderate to severe skin itching one month prior to dialysis.
And in 20% to 80% of patients currently undergoing dialysis,
Skin itching is one problem.
Swelling and shiny appearance of the skin.
If you experience swelling in your lower leg and in your foot,
if this happens from time to time,
especially if you have a history of traveling or if you have been sitting for too long,
This is a logical explanation.
However, if you notice swelling or edema in both legs and feet,
This is something you need to be alarmed about.
especially if you have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Because in some cases, this can mean lymphedema.
wherein there is fluid accumulation in the body.
It could indicate a potential heart issue,
and it can even indicate potential kidney damage,
especially for those who have been suffering from neuropathy symptoms
as a complication of diabetes.
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Dry skin.
If you are one of those who is always fond of using lotion,
but you notice that you still have very dry skin,
Please monitor your blood sugar.
Try to check whether you are well hydrated
or are you always exposed to extreme temperatures
because this can also lead to dry skin.
But if you're not,
and if you had been experiencing numbness and tingling sensations,
if you have elevated blood sugar,
or if you are currently experiencing what we call burning foot syndrome,
where you feel this hot sensation in your foot,
Please don't take this for granted.
because if your kidneys are damaged,
It can actually affect the fluid balance in the body.
Delayed wound healing.
This is often overlooked and frequently neglected.
But this is very important.
If there is kidney damage,
Your immune system becomes weakened.
and your ability to heal wounds,
It becomes impaired.
Now, this can be complicated by the fact
that if there is nerve damage due to diabetes,
You cannot feel well in your foot.
You can't feel the wound properly,
and unknowingly,
The wound can get bigger.
And this can lead to an infection.
If not caught early,
The infection can become systemic.
It can spread throughout the entire body.
and in some cases,
This may lead to death.
The most important takeaway from this video.
If you have been experiencing numbness and a tingling sensation,
as a complication of diabetes
Your skin can be an early warning sign.
So you can arrest the problem
and be more proactive about it.
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If you have been suffering from persistent neuropathy symptoms,
We have a one-minute technique in the foot.
It had helped many patients.
And it can very well help you too.
I will put it in the description link below
so that it will be easier for you to find.
Thank you very much for watching.
This is Dr. Sherry again.
I'll see you in our next video.
