Warning Signs Of Kidney Problems
Fatigue
Kidneys filter waste from your blood and ships it out in your pee. When your kidneys don't work right, toxins can build up. One common tipoff is fatigue.
You may feel spent, weak, or have trouble concentrating. Kidneys make a hormone that tells your body to create red blood cells. If you have fewer of them, your blood can't deliver as much oxygen to your muscles and brain as they need
Poor Sleep.
Studies show a possible link between sleep apnea and chronic kidney disease(CKD), which over time damage your organs and may lead to kidney failure
Slep apnea may hurt your kidneys in part by preventing your body from getting enough oxygen. CKD in turn my cause sleep apnea by narrowing your throat, toxin buildup, and other ways.
Itchy Skin
This may happen if your kidneys can't flush out toxins and they build up in your blood. This can cause a rash or make you itch all over. Over time, your kidneys may not be able to to balance the minerals and nutrients in your body. This can lead to mineral and bone disease, which may your dry skin itchy.
Swollen Face and Feet
When your kidneys can't get rid of sodium well, fluids build up in your body. That may lead to puffy hands, feet, ankles, legs, or puffy face. You might notice swelling especially in your feet and ankles. And protein leaking out in your urine can show up in puffiness in your eyes.
Muscle Cramps
Cramps in your and elsewhere can be a sign of poor kidney function
Imbalances in the level of sodium, calcium potassium, or other electrolytes can interrupt how your muscles and nerve work
Breathlessness
Whe you have kidney disease, your organs don't make enough of a hormone called erythropoietin. The hormones signal your body to make red blood cells. Without it you can get anemia and feel short of breath. Another cause is fluid buildup. you might have a hard time catching your breath. In serious cases, lying down may make you feel like you're drowning.
Foamy, Brown or Bloody Urine
Bubbly pee could be a sign of too much protein called albumin. That can result from kidney issues. So can brownish or very pale urine. Faulty kidney function also may ley blood leak in your bladder. Blood in your urine can also be caused by kidney stones.
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Kidneys filter waste from your blood and ships it out in your pee. When your kidneys don't work right, toxins can build up. One common tipoff is fatigue.
You may feel spent, weak, or have trouble concentrating. Kidneys make a hormone that tells your body to create red blood cells. If you have fewer of them, your blood can't deliver as much oxygen to your muscles and brain as they need
Poor Sleep.
Studies show a possible link between sleep apnea and chronic kidney disease(CKD), which over time damage your organs and may lead to kidney failure
Slep apnea may hurt your kidneys in part by preventing your body from getting enough oxygen. CKD in turn my cause sleep apnea by narrowing your throat, toxin buildup, and other ways.
Itchy Skin
This may happen if your kidneys can't flush out toxins and they build up in your blood. This can cause a rash or make you itch all over. Over time, your kidneys may not be able to to balance the minerals and nutrients in your body. This can lead to mineral and bone disease, which may your dry skin itchy.
Swollen Face and Feet
When your kidneys can't get rid of sodium well, fluids build up in your body. That may lead to puffy hands, feet, ankles, legs, or puffy face. You might notice swelling especially in your feet and ankles. And protein leaking out in your urine can show up in puffiness in your eyes.
Muscle Cramps
Cramps in your and elsewhere can be a sign of poor kidney function
Imbalances in the level of sodium, calcium potassium, or other electrolytes can interrupt how your muscles and nerve work
Breathlessness
Whe you have kidney disease, your organs don't make enough of a hormone called erythropoietin. The hormones signal your body to make red blood cells. Without it you can get anemia and feel short of breath. Another cause is fluid buildup. you might have a hard time catching your breath. In serious cases, lying down may make you feel like you're drowning.
Foamy, Brown or Bloody Urine
Bubbly pee could be a sign of too much protein called albumin. That can result from kidney issues. So can brownish or very pale urine. Faulty kidney function also may ley blood leak in your bladder. Blood in your urine can also be caused by kidney stones.
Credit: WebMD