Is your kidney health good? Pay attention to these signs in your body!

In kidney diseases; swelling, fatigue, changes in urination, constant itching, shortness of breath and metallic taste are the main symptoms. Early diagnosis is very important. Simple blood and urine tests along with imaging help in diagnosis. So, which symptoms in your body are warning signs?

These symptoms are not always obvious, but they can be warning signs: Swelling in the ankles, feet, or face, especially morning swelling around or under the eyes, should be carefully considered. Fatigue or weakness, leg cramps at night can be caused by many diseases, but can also indicate kidney disease. Changes in urine (foamy, more frequent, less frequent, or blood in the urine)Foamy urine can be an indication of protein leaking into the urine. The foam that forms when you flush the water should disappear; if it doesn't, you probably have proteinuria. Oliguria, or less urine despite adequate water intake, can be caused by inadequate filtration by the kidneys. Increased frequency of urination during the day can be a sign of kidney disease.

Nocturia (urinating more frequently at night is quite unusual) should be taken seriously. Blood in the urine may also indicate kidney stone disease, urinary tract infection, and urinary tract or kidney malignancies. Evaluation is mandatory for all of these symptoms.

It could be a sign of uremia (high blood levels of urea and other nitrogenous wastes), so pay attention to this symptom if you have itching all over your body.

SHORTNESS OF BREATH

Taste changes with any food can also be a symptom of kidney disease. Early diagnosis is important for treatment and prognosis. Kidney disease can be detected with a few simple tests: Blood Test (Serum Creatinine) Urine Test (Urinalysis and Albumin-Creatinine Ratio) Ultrasound or Imaging (if necessary) Who should undergo kidney screening:

PEOPLE WITH RISK FACTORS

Overuse of painkillers or certain medications

This article is written for general information purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice.