Health Tips: Top 5 Symptoms Of Kidney Disease That You NeedT to Know

 

Kidney disease is one of the most deadly silent killers. People often are not aware they have a problem until it becomes critical.

The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located in the back of the abdominal cavity on either side of your spine, just above the waist. The kidneys are important for overall health, performing many vital functions in the body.

They help remove waste products, regulate production of red blood cells, release hormones that regulate blood pressure and help produce an active form of vitamin D needed for bone health.

Here are the top 5 symptoms of kidney disease that you must know. Below.....

1. Changes in Urinary Function 
The first symptom of kidney disease is a change in your urinary function. The change may be in the amount and frequency of the urine you pass. Other changes may include:

Getting up at night a few times to urinate.
Urge to urinate more often but not able to do so when using the restroom.
Urine that is darker than usual.
Urine that is foamy or bubbly.
Urine that contains blood.
Feeling pressure or having difficulty urinating.
Pain or a burning sensation during urination.

2. Swelling in the Body
  It’s the kidneys’ job to remove waste and extra liquid from the body. When this does not happen, the extra fluid and water buildup causes swelling. This can be in the hands, feet, ankle joints, face and under the eyes.
You may also notice dimpling of the skin after being pressed for a few seconds.

3. Feeling Cold Most of the Time
This is another symptom of anemia which could be caused by kidney disease. You may feel cold without any known reason, even when in a warm environment. At times, you may even have a fever with chills.
If you feel cold much of the time, along with dizziness and weakness, consult your doctor.

4. Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath can also be a sign of kidney disease. Improper kidney functioning leads to extra fluid buildup in the lungs. Shortness of breath can also be due to anemia caused by kidney problems.

5. Unexplained Back Pain 
Unexplained aches and pains in the back as well as sides of your abdomen can be symptoms of undiagnosed kidney disease or kidney infections. When kidneys do not function properly, you may experience pain, stiffness and fluid in the joints.

Pain in the lower back and groin can also be caused by kidney stones in the urethra. Polycystic renal disease, an inherited kidney disorder, which causes fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys can cause pain in the lower back, side or abdomen.

If you experience severe cramping that spreads from the lower back into the groin, consult your doctor immediately.