Losing weight is a good thing, but some people lose weight while their bodies light up red lights. The most I recently encountered a patient who lost 30 pounds in half a year in order to wear their desired dress, but was diagnosed with uremia during a physical examination. The doctor only found out after asking that the body had already issued a warning signal, but it was taken as a "normal reaction to weight loss".

1. Four easily overlooked signals in the early stage of uremia
1. Abnormal fatigue
Many people think that fatigue during weight loss is normal, but the fatigue caused by uremia is completely different. This feeling of exhaustion is like the body being emptied, even if you sleep for 8 hours, you can't lift your spirits, and even the simplest household chores have become a burden.
2. Sudden change in appetite
Suddenly developing aversion to meat and feeling nauseous when smelling the smell of cooking fumes, this may be a warning from the kidneys. Due to the accumulation of metabolic waste, patients often experience reactions similar to "morning sickness", but many people mistakenly believe it is a change in appetite caused by weight loss.
3. Frequent nocturia
Decreased renal concentration function can lead to an increase in nighttime urination frequency. If you wake up more than twice a night and this situation persists for more than a week, it should be taken seriously.
4. Unexplained Edema
I woke up in the morning and found eyelid swelling. In the afternoon, I pressed a hole in my calf, which is significantly different from simple obesity. When the renal drainage function is abnormal, water will be retained in the interstitial spaces.
2. Why weight loss can induce kidney problems
1. The harm of extreme dieting
Long term insufficient protein intake can lead to muscle breakdown and the production of large amounts of metabolic waste. When the kidneys are overloaded, just like workers who work overtime 24 hours a day, they will eventually be exhausted.
2. The hidden dangers of excessive exercise
Myoglobin released from muscle injury after intense exercise needs to be filtered by the kidneys. When the concentration is too high, these proteins may clog the renal tubules, just like a sewer blocked by debris.
3. Risks of misuse of weight loss products
Some ingredients may directly damage the glomerular filtration membrane. Once the filter of the kidney is damaged, it's like a sieve leaking a hole, unable to retain the nutrients and toxins that should be expelled.
3 principles of scientific weight loss to protect the kidneys
1. Gradual weight loss
Weekly weight loss should not exceed 1 kilogram. When losing weight quickly, the ketone body produced by fat decomposition will increase the burden on the kidney, just like letting the kidney drink a glass of high Baijiu.
2. Ensure high-quality protein
Consume at least one egg, one glass of milk, and two ounces of lean meat per day. These high-quality proteins are like kidney repair workers, helping to repair damaged tissues.
3. Pay attention to hydration
Drink 1500-2000 milliliters of water per day, which is equivalent to 3-4 bottles of mineral water. Adequate hydration can dilute urine and prevent crystal deposition from damaging the kidneys, just like regularly dredging rivers. Losing weight is not a crash course, but a lifelong pursuit. Instead of pursuing short-term effects that harm the body, it is better to establish sustainable healthy habits. If any abnormal symptoms mentioned in the article occur, it is recommended to seek medical examination in a timely manner, so as not to let temporary beauty come at the cost of health.
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