The organs that make up the urinary tract work together to remove water-soluble toxins from the body. Understanding how the kidneys and bladder function together will help you know when to see a kidney doctor, or nephrologist.
Supporting a healthy urinary system and recognizing the signs of reduced kidney function are the best ways to protect your renal health and prevent conditions caused by the buildup of toxins within the body.
Let’s explore the way these organs function, the type of diseases that may develop, and how to improve kidney function.
When you eat, your body takes nutrients and energy from digested food and transports it to all of your cells. As cells perform their functions and use that energy, they release waste products back into the bloodstream.
Many organs remove toxins and waste products from your body, including the lungs, liver, skin, and intestines. However, the urinary system is very effective at removing toxins and urea from the blood and also works to maintain the correct hydration levels to keep a healthy chemical balance within the body.
The urinary system usually consists of:
- Two kidneys
- Two ureters
- One bladder
- Two sphincter muscles
- One urethra
