01/6Signs that you may have kidney disease

It's crucial to undergo a kidney disease test every year if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, a family history of kidney failure, or if you're older than 60 and at risk for kidney disease. Here are a few potential indicators that you may have kidney disease, yet the only way to tell for sure is to get tested.

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02/6​​Your skin is scratchy and dry​

​​Your skin is scratchy and dry​



The functions of healthy kidneys are extensive. They help make red blood cells, keep bones healthy, remove wastes and surplus fluid from your body, maintain the proper level of minerals in your blood, and aid in the production of red blood cells. When the kidneys are unable to maintain the proper balance of minerals and nutrients in your blood, severe renal disease can frequently be accompanied by mineral and bone illness, which can manifest as dry and itchy skin.

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03/6​​High urge to urinate​

​​High urge to urinate​



The need to urinate more frequently, especially at night, may indicate renal disease. An increased urge to urinate may result from damage to the kidney filters. This may occasionally also indicate a urinary infection or an enlarged prostate in males.

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04/6​​Puffiness around your eyes​

​​Puffiness around your eyes​



An early indication that the kidneys' filters have been compromised and allowed protein to escape into the urine is the presence of protein in the urine. Your kidneys may be releasing a lot of protein into the urine rather than storing it, which is why you may have puffiness around your eyes.

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05/6​​You have swollen ankles and feet​

​​You have swollen ankles and feet​



Your feet and ankles may swell as a result of salt retention brought on by diminished kidney function. Additionally, swelling in the lower limbs may be a symptom of heart illness, liver disease, or persistent leg vein issues.

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06/6​​Your appetite is weak​

​​Your appetite is weak​
Not feeling hungry despite long hours shouldn’t be ignored. This is a relatively widespread symptom, but one of the causes could be a buildup of toxins brought on by impaired kidney function.

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