23 Strange Signs Your Kidneys Might Be in Trouble
Kidney disease can develop without obvious symptoms, especially in its early stages. So these signs shouldn’t be used to diagnose kidney disease on their own.
Here are 23 symptoms or changes that can occur with kidney problems:
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Foamy or unusually bubbly urine — may indicate protein in the urine.
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Blood in the urine — urine may look pink, red, or cola-colored.
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Urinating more frequently, particularly at night.
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Urinating much less than usual.
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Swollen ankles or feet.
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Puffy eyes, especially after waking.
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Unexplained fatigue or weakness.
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Difficulty concentrating or mental fog.
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Nausea or vomiting.
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Loss of appetite.
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Persistent itching without an obvious skin cause.
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Dry or unusually itchy skin.
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Muscle cramps or twitching.
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Muscle weakness.
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Shortness of breath, particularly with significant fluid retention or anemia.
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High blood pressure that is difficult to control.
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Headaches or dizziness, which can sometimes accompany severe hypertension or anemia.
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Changes in urine color or appearance.
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A metallic taste or unpleasant breath in advanced kidney disease.
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Unintentional weight loss or worsening appetite.
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Pain in the side or back, particularly with kidney stones or infection.
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Fever with painful urination, which can occur with a kidney infection.
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Confusion or extreme drowsiness in severe kidney dysfunction
