5 Symptoms of Kidney Disease 1. Less or infrequent urination- not going to the bathroom as normal or expected
2. Decreased Mental Sharpness- Brain Fog! Many patients complain of short term memory or forgetfulness
3. Muscle Cramps- many patients complain of cramping especially in the legs aka. Charlie Horse
4. Swelling of the feet & ankles- when your kidneys don’t function as they should your body has no way of filtering waste from the blood and removing fluids therefore fluids will build up and cause swelling and some cases extreme edema aka. Fluid Overload
5. Uncontrollable Hypertension-aka. High Blood Pressure- one of the top leading causes of CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) the other being Diabetes, Hypertension that is uncontrolled or uncontrollable with medication, diet and exercise is definitely a sign of kidney disease, the kidneys play a vital role in controlling the Blood Pressure. Controlling Blood Pressure is a key to good health not only for the kidneys but the heart.
In closing, if you’re experiencing any of the symptoms above please see your primary care physician immediately ask for a full panel blood test and a urinalysis to determine whether you have Kidney Disease.
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