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Early Warning Signs of Kidney Disease
A toxic kidney rarely presents any symptoms in the early stages. Instead, symptoms only appear at a relatively advanced stage (1).
The earliest symptom of kidney disease is an abnormal level of urea or creatinine in your blood. This results in a condition known as uremia.
Your doctor will order a basic metabolic panel blood test as part of a routine physical examination. This test will allow your healthcare provider to detect abnormal levels of either creatinine or urea (2).
Other physical signs can show that your kidney may be toxic, apart from blood test results.
1. Issues with urination
There is a close tie between kidney health and urine production. Typical symptoms include frequent urination or urinating less frequently than usual, mostly at night. Other signs may consist of (3):
· Burning or pain while urinating
· A drastic reduction in the amount of urine produced
· Discolored, foamy, or cloudy urine
2. Blood in the urine
This condition is known as hematuria. Hematuria can be a symptom of several conditions. If you experience this, you should consult your healthcare provider immediately for investigation.
