The early symptoms of kidney disease are so subtle that they can go unnoticed for many years. Delays in medical treatment could be fαтαℓ, so it’s important to catch the signs early to prevent permanent kidney damage.
The American Kidney Fund estimates that one in three U.S. adults are at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD), and many that have it don’t even know. It can take months or years for this condition to progress to noticeable kidney failure, which cannot be reversed. Understanding the early signs of kidney problems can help you act on them in a timely manner.
1. Changing In Your Urinary Function
The first symptom of kidney disease is a change in the amount and frequency of the urine you pass.
2. Difficulty Or Pain While Urinating
Sometimes you may have difficulty, feel pressure or pain while emptying the bladder. This could indicate a urinary tract infection responsible for pain.
3. Blood In The Urine
This is a symptom of kidney disease which is a definite cause for concern. Whenever you see this, do not ignore it. Visit a doctor immediately.
4. Foamy Urine
Foamy urine is caused due to the leakage of protein from the person’s body and is another symptom of kidney disease.
5. Swelling Or Oedema
This is caused because of the body’s inability to get rid of excess water and salts from the body.
6. Extreme Fatigue, Anaemia And Generalised Weakness
Your kidneys help in red blood cell production. When kidney starts to malfunction, this causes red blood cells in your body to drop.
7. Dizziness And Inability To Concentrate
Anaemia associated with kidney disease also depletes your brain of oxygen which may cause dizziness, trouble with concentration, etc.
8. Feeling Cold All The Time
Anaemia, extreme fatigue and exhaustion are responsible for this symptom.
9. Skin Rashes And Itching
Renal failure causes waste build-up in your blood. This causes severe itching and skin rashes.
10. Nausea And Vomitting
The build-up of waste products in your blood in kidney disease can also cause nausea and vomiting.
11. Lack Of Appetite
One suffers from this symptom due to the build up of toxins and waste materials in the body.
12. Shortness Of Breath
If the kidney disease is severe enough, it can cause a build-up of fluid in the lungs leading to a feeling of breathlessness.
