23 Strange Signs Your Kidneys Might Be in Trouble
Kidney disease can be hard to spot because it often causes no symptoms in its early stages. And signs like tiredness, itchy skin, or leg cramps can have many causes; they don’t prove that your kidneys are failing. Blood and urine tests are the way to check kidney function. NIDDK: Kidney disease tests
When kidney disease is more advanced, possible symptoms may include:
- Swelling in the feet, ankles, legs, or around the eyes
- Foamy urine
- Blood in the urine
- Urinating more often, especially at night
- Urinating less than usual
- Unusual tiredness
- Trouble concentrating
- Poor appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Itchy or dry skin
- Muscle cramps
- Numbness or tingling
- Trouble sleeping
- Shortness of breath
- Chest discomfort
- Unintended weight loss
- Changes in how food tastes
- Weakness
- Puffiness around the eyes
- Difficulty managing high blood pressure
- Persistent changes in urination
- A general feeling of being unwell
These symptoms can also come from other health problems, so don’t use a checklist to diagnose yourself. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or a family history of kidney failure should ask a healthcare professional whether they need regular kidney checks. Testing commonly includes a blood test for kidney filtration and a urine test for albumin.
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