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An overview of the kidneys, their location, size, and function in filtering blood and producing urine. It also explains what kidney failure is, its symptoms, and how it is treated. Useful for anyone seeking to understand the basics of kidney health and kidney disease.
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You have two kidneys. The kidneys are shaped like beans. Each kidney is about the size of a fist. They are located just below your ribcage, one on each side of your spine. Your kidneys filter your blood. Each kidney is made of 1 million little filters. During every minute of every day, these filters take out waste materials that can hurt you. They also take out extra fluid from your blood. The wastes and extra fluid make urine. The urine flows from your kidneys to your bladder through tubes called ureters *. The bladder stores urine until you urinate. Then, urine leaves the body through a tube called the urethra. *See the Pronunciation Guide for tips on how to say the words in bold type. What I need to know about Kidney Failure and How It’s Treated
Ureters Kidneys Bladder Urethra Blood with wastes Filtered blood Blood with wastes Filtered blood Filter Wastes (urine) to the bladder Each kidney is made of 1 million little filters.
Kidney failure means your kidneys no longer filter your blood well enough to keep you healthy. Failing kidneys do a poor job of removing wastes and extra fluid from your blood. Wastes and extra fluid begin to build up. The buildup of wastes can make you sick. You may have the following symptoms: ● (^) ankle, face, or belly swelling ● (^) stomach sickness ● (^) throwing up ● (^) loss of appetite National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse