Chronic kidney disease (CKD) means that your kidneys are damaged, and they cannot filter blood as they should.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="bbun4-0-0"><span data-offset-key="bbun4-0-0"><span data-text="true">The kidney is one of the most important organs in your body. They act as natural detoxifiers for everything that goes through your body. They filter blood by transporting oxygen and minerals throughout the body. Additionally, they regulate blood pressure and maintain an electrolyte balance. Because our kidneys take care of us, we need to take care of our kidneys. If we consume too much sugar, fat, alcohol, and toxins they cannot filter it in time. If we cannot filter out such toxins from our bodies, we can become ill fast. The most severe case happens when our kidneys fail.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="fehvo-0-0"><span class="adverb"><span data-offset-key="fehvo-1-0"><span data-text="true">Initially</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="fehvo-2-0"><span data-text="true">, kidney failure may be asymptomatic, meaning that it causes no visible symptoms. </span></span><span class="complexword"><span data-offset-key="fehvo-3-0"><span data-text="true">However</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="fehvo-4-0"><span data-text="true">, as the condition progresses, it will cause more visible symptoms to appear. Some of the most common symptoms include lethargy, weakness, and shortness of breath. Kidney failure is a life-threatening disease. </span></span><span class="hardreadability"><span data-offset-key="fehvo-5-0"><span data-text="true">If diagnosed with kidney failure, the treatment is either dialysis, lifestyle changes or a transplant</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="fehvo-6-0"><span data-text="true">. The best way to avoid this life-threatening disease is to make preventative lifestyle changes.</span></span></div>
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Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

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