10 Early Warning Signs of Kidney Disease

At least 37 million American adults have kidney disease. The problem is that a majority are not aware that they have it.

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There are several physical symptoms of kidney disease, but people usually attribute them to other conditions in many cases. What’s more, people with kidney conditions typically do not experience any symptoms until the late stages, when there’s plenty of proteins in the urine or when the kidneys are failing. This explains why less than 10% of people with chronic kidney disease know they are affected.

While the surest way to know that you’ve got problems with your kidney is by getting tested, I’ll share with you 10 early warning signs of kidney disease. Suppose you are at risk of this condition due to underlying risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure. In that case, you’re older than 60 years of age or there’s a history of kidney failure in your family, then you need to get tested annually for kidney disease. It would help if you discussed every symptom you’re experiencing with your doctor.

Early warning signs of kidney disease

1. Excessive tiredness

Your kidneys are responsible for the filtration of waste from your blood. The filtered waste is then sent to your pee, from where it is flushed out of your body…