Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Diseases

Cases of kidney diseases have been on the rise over the past few years all over the world. An unhealthy lifestyle, consuming unhygienic foods, bad lifestyle habits, lack of exercise, etc. have all contributed to the consistent rise in renal disease cases. That is why, actively looking for the symptoms of kidney diseases assumes importance so that you can diagnose the disease early and treat them right away. Kidney problem treatment in Ayurveda also advocates the early diagnosis of symptoms for a thorough treatment of kidney diseases.

Major Kidney Diseases

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
• Kidney stones
• Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
• Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS)
• Alport syndrome
• Amyloidosis
• Complement 3 glomerulopathy (C3G)
• Cystinosis
• Acute kidney injury (AKI)
• Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
• Glomerulonephritis
• Diabetic nephropathy
• Membranous nephropathy
• Kidney Cancer

Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Disease

• Lack of Energy and Trouble Concentrating: A gradual decrease in renal functions results in the buildup of toxins and impurities in the blood. This leads to persistent tiredness and concentration issues. Anemia is one of the major complications of renal disorders, which may also lead to weakness and fatigue.
• Trouble sleeping: An improper filtration of toxins by kidneys means that toxins stay in the blood rather than getting removed from the body via urine. This may lead to sleep disorders. In fact, sleep apnea is more common in people suffering from some sort of renal disorder.
• Dry and itchy skin: Kidneys juggle many vital functions such as filtering blood, maintaining the balance between minerals, salts, etc., producing red blood cells, etc. in the body. Dry and itchy skin can point towards an imbalance between minerals and nutrients in your blood. This may imply your renal functions are severely compromised by some sort of disorder.
• Urinating more frequently: If you have the urge to urinate more often, that too at night, this may point towards you suffering from some sort of renal disorder. Compromised renal functions may lead to an increased urge to urinate.
• Blood in urine: When your kidneys are healthy, they keep blood cells out while creating urine in the body. However, damaged kidneys may allow these blood cells to leak out into the urine. Blood in urine may also point towards renal disorders such as tumors, kidney stones, or an infection.
• Foamy urine: The presence of a high number of bubbles in the urine is a powerful indicator of protein in the urine. It is a pretty common renal disorder and can easily be treated with appropriate medicines and diet changes.
• Puffy Eyes: Protein in the urine means a large amount of protein is getting filtered out of your body via the kidneys. This results in severe protein deficiency, resulting in persistent puffiness around the eyes.
• Swollen ankles and feet: Severely compromised kidney functions can lead to sodium retention in the body. This results in swelling in the ankles and feet. Swollen extremities can also point to the presence of cardiovascular disorders as well.
• Poor appetite: It is one of the most common symptoms of renal disorders. A constant build-up of toxins in the body can lead to compromised appetite, resulting in poor or lack of appetite.
• Muscle cramping: Compromised renal functions can lead to an imbalance in the electrolyte levels in the body. To concretize this point further, low calcium and phosphorus levels in the body can be one of the leading causes of cramps in the muscles.

Kidney diseases can result in severe health complications, if not treated timely. Being aware of the major symptoms of kidney diseases may help you diagnose the disease better, resulting in swifter treatment and a better prognosis for you in the future.