What are the signs and symptoms of kidney disease?
Signs and symptoms of kidney disease may include: Nausea Vomiting Loss of appetite Fatigue and weakness Sleep problems Changes in how much you urinate Decreased mental sharpness Muscle twitches and cramps Swelling of feet and ankles Persistent itching Chest pain, if fluid builds up around the lining of the heart
What happens to your body when your kidneys fail?
You’re more tired, have less energy or are having trouble concentrating. A severe decrease in kidney function can lead to a buildup of toxins and impurities in the blood. This can cause people to feel tired, weak and can make it hard to concentrate.
What happens if you have end stage kidney disease?
Damage to your central nervous system, which can cause difficulty concentrating, personality changes or seizures Irreversible damage to your kidneys (end-stage kidney disease), eventually requiring either dialysis or a kidney transplant for survival To reduce your risk of developing kidney disease:
Can a low back be a sign of kidney disease?
Many of the symptoms on this list can be caused by other health problems. The only way to know the cause of YOUR symptoms is to see your doctor. NOTE: Low back pain is not a sign of kidney disease. Your kidneys are above your waist in the back of your body.
Where do you feel pain in your kidneys?
Pain from the kidneys is felt in the sides, or in the middle to upper back (most often under the ribs, to the right or left of the spine). The pain may also progress to other areas, such as the abdomen or groin.
When do you start to feel bad about your kidneys?
You feel fine up to the point that kidney function is almost gone, which means you can lead a normal life with reduced kidney function. On the other hand, lack of early warning from symptoms can deny you the chance to slow the slide. Most people don’t start feeling really ill until kidney function is under 10%.
What does it mean if your kidneys are weak?
That doesn’t mean they can’t do their job or are destined to fail. But it does indicate you have some form of chronic kidney disease. The kidneys—the body’s blood-filtering urine factory—have less capacity to filter toxins from the blood and excrete them in the urine. Half of U.S. adults over 75 may have below-normal kidney function.