12 symptoms of kidney disease you shouldn't ignorr

Here is 12 symptoms of kidney disease you must take note

Most people are not aware of the fact that
kidney diseases can be silent killers. They
may not show any symptoms for a long time
till the situation becomes critical. It is
important to recognize the symptoms of
kidney diseases to catch them early. Here is
a list of twelve such symptoms you should
look out for:
Changes in your urinary function : The first
symptom of kidney disease is changes the
amount, frequency of your urination. There
may be an increase or decrease in amount
and/or its frequency, especially at night. It
may also look more dark colored. You may
feel the urge to urinate but are unable to do
so when you get to the restroom.
Difficulty or pain during voiding : Sometimes
you have difficulty or feel pressure or pain
while voiding. Urinary tract infections may
cause symptoms such as pain or burning
during urination. When these infections
spread to the kidneys they may cause fever
and pain in your back.
Blood in the urine : This is a symptom of
kidney disease which is a definite cause for
concern. There may be other reasons, but it
is advisable to visit your doctor in case you
notice it.
Swelling : Kidneys remove wastes and extra
fluid from the body. When they are unable to
do so, this extra fluid will build up causing
swelling in your hands, feet, ankles and/or
your face.
Extreme fatigue and generalized weakness :
Your kidneys produce a hormone called
erythropoietin which helps make red blood
cells that carry oxygen. In kidney disease
lower levels of erythropoietin causes
decreased red blood cells in your body
resulting in anemia. There is decreased
oxygen delivery to cells causing generalized
weakness and extreme fatigue.
Dizziness & Inability to concentrate : Anemia
associated with kidney disease also depletes
your brain of oxygen which may cause
dizziness, trouble with concentration, etc.
Feeling cold all the time : If you have kidney
disease you may feel cold even when in a
warm surrounding due to anemia.
Pyelonephritis (kidney infection) may cause
fever with chills.
Skin rashes and itching : Kidney failure
causes waste build-up in your blood. This
can causes severe itching and skin rashes.
Ammonia breath and metallic taste : Kidney
failure increases level of urea in the blood
(uraemia). This urea is broken down to
ammonia in the saliva causing urine-like
bad breath called ammonia breath. It is also
usually associated with an unpleasant
metallic taste (dysgeusia) in the mouth.
Nausea and vomiting : The build-up of
waste products in your blood in kidney
disease can also cause nausea and
vomiting.
Shortness of breath : Kidney disease causes
fluid to build up in the lungs. And also,
anemia, a common side-effect of kidney
disease, starves your body of oxygen. You
may have trouble catching your breath due
to these factors.
Pain in the back or sides : Some cases of
kidney disease may cause pain. You may
feel a severe cramping pain that spreads
from the lower back into the groin if there is
a kidney stone in the ureter. Pain may also
be related to polycystic kidney disease, an
inherited kidney disorder, which causes
many fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys.
Interstitial cystitis, a chronic inflammation of
the bladder wall, causes chronic pain and
discomfort.
It is important to identify kidney disease
early because in most cases the damage in
the kidneys can’t be undone. To reduce your
chances of getting severe kidney problems,
see your doctor when you observe one or
more of the above symptoms. If caught
early, kidney disease can be treated very
effectively.