There are many ways kidney disease can develop, from kidney stones to kidney failure, cancer, and more, as there are risk factors such as diabetes, smoking, obesity, poor diet, etc.
While any disease affecting the kidneys is very dangerous, today we’ll focus on just one: kidney failure. We’ll explain what it is and what symptoms to watch for.
According to experts, kidney failure occurs when “the kidneys no longer work well enough to perform these functions.”
If you develop kidney problems (renal failure), you may develop other diseases, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, anemia, and bone mineral deficiencies.
But what are the symptoms? When kidney function begins to deteriorate, obvious symptoms may appear, such as swelling in the legs, feet, or ankles, headache, fatigue, itching, and stomach pain.
You may also lose your sense of taste , which means you may no longer find food the same flavor as before. Cramps are another telltale sign, as are pain, numbness, or stiffness.
The most common symptom of kidney failure is the inability to urinate or urinating in less than usual or normal amounts.
Here are the signs and symptoms to watch for. If you have three or more of them and don’t see a doctor, you may be at higher risk.
Ideally, if you experience the symptom of not urinating, even in the absence of other symptoms, you should see your primary care physician as soon as possible. They will refer you to a specialist for a more thorough evaluation.
The earlier treatment begins, the better. This increases the likelihood that the disease will progress more slowly.
