Answers to Your Kidney Care Queries
1. What do kidneys do in our body?
Kidneys are vital organs that act like natural filters. Scientifically, they remove waste products (like urea and creatinine) and excess fluid from the blood through urine formation. In simple terms, they clean your blood and keep your body’s water and chemical balance normal.
2. How many kidneys does a person normally have?
Most people have two kidneys. However, scientifically, even one healthy kidney is enough to maintain normal body function. In simple words, you can live a normal life with just one working kidney.
3. Where are the kidneys located in the body?
Kidneys are located at the back of the abdomen, on either side of the spine, just below the rib cage. In simple terms, they sit in your lower back area.
4. What waste products do kidneys remove?
Kidneys remove metabolic waste like urea (from protein breakdown), creatinine (from muscle activity), and toxins. Simply put, they remove harmful substances that your body does not need.
5. How do kidneys control body water?
Kidneys regulate fluid balance by adjusting how much water is excreted in urine. Scientifically, they respond to hormones like ADH (antidiuretic hormone). In simple terms, they decide how much water your body should keep or remove.
