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Symptoms of kidney disease that are not visible
1. The body lacks energy or has difficulty concentrating
2. Dry and itchy skin
3. Difficulty sleeping
4. Swelling around the eyes
5. Swollen feet
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Disease
kidney
can have fatal consequences.Unfortunately, there are many symptoms of kidney disease that are not visible until it is too late to realize them.
As the name suggests, this disease attacks the kidneys, which are one of the most important organs in the body.The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and toxins from the bloodstream and maintaining the balance of body fluids.
Damage can cause kidney function to decrease.As a result, other organs are also affected.
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Symptoms of kidney disease that are not visible
Based on notes
World Health Organization
(WHO), kidney disease is one of the deadliest diseases in the world.This disease affects as many as 850 million people worldwide.
Kidney disease is also often a ‘hidden epidemic’ because the initial symptoms are not recognized.
To increase early detection, here are some invisible symptoms of kidney disease, quote
Times of India
.
1. The body lacks energy or has difficulty concentrating
Do you feel low on energy or have difficulty concentrating?If so, then this could be an early sign of kidney disease.
Decreased kidney function triggers a buildup of toxins in the blood.This condition can cause a decrease in energy, making it difficult to focus.
Apart from that, kidney disease can also cause complications in the form of anemia, one of the symptoms of which is feeling tired for no reason.
2. Dry and itchy skin
Dry and itchy skin is common for many reasons.You may feel that this condition is caused by a lack of moisturizer used, weather factors, or even insect bites.In fact, this condition could be a warning of kidney problems.
The kidneys function to remove waste and excess fluid from the body, produce red blood cells, and maintain mineral levels in the blood.When the balance is disturbed, dry and itchy skin can appear.
3. Difficulty sleeping
Difficulty sleeping generally occurs due to emotional conditions.In fact, insomnia is not only triggered by stress and anxiety.Kidney disease can also trigger difficulty sleeping.
The buildup of toxins in the blood that occurs due to decreased kidney function can disrupt the sleep process.
A 2022 review published in the journal
Kidney Medicine
found, poor sleep quality is common in chronic kidney disease patients.
4. Swelling around the eyes
Waking up with swollen eyes may be common.However, if these signs persist, it could be a sign of declining kidney function.
Swelling around the eyes indicates the presence of protein in the urine.The reason is, the kidneys excrete large amounts of protein into the urine, instead of storing it in the body.
These symptoms are often ignored.Many people consider it a common effect of fatigue.
5. Swollen feet
Another invisible symptom of kidney disease is in the feet.Pay attention if your feet become swollen.
This condition is known as edema.This occurs due to water retention, which occurs due to decreased kidney function.
However, swelling of the legs can also occur due to heart disease, liver disease and blood vessel problems in the legs.Contact a doctor to confirm the condition you are experiencing.
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