10 Telling Symptoms of Kidney Disease

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You may be surprised to know that many people who have chronic kidney disease don't know it. Chronic kidney disease occurs from gradual and permanent loss of kidney function over time. This happens slowly, usually taking months to years. The first signs can be very subtle. If you have one or more of the following symptoms of kidney disease, or you are worried about kidney problems, see a doctor for blood and urine tests. If you are in need of a kidney transplant, contact a medical case manager today, 866-978-2573.

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Change in urination

The kidneys make urine, so when they are failing, it's common to see changes such as foamy or bubbly urine, or urine with blood in it. You may also feel a constant pressure to urinate, or have difficulty doing so. The frequency may change-you may have to go more often, in greater amount than usual with a pale color, or go in smaller amounts with a dark colored urine. For more transplant information, visit our blog: www.wellsphere.com/kidney-transplant-article/brewercare-in-arizona-a-death-sentence-for-transplant-candidates/1294909
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Swelling

Failing kidneys don't remove extra fluid, which leads to a build-up in your body causing swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, face, and/or hands. Chat with a medical case manager today: healthtravelguides.custhelp.com/ci/documents/detail/2/1005.
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Fatigue

Healthy kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin that tells your body to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less erythropoietin. With fewer red blood cells to carry oxygen, your muscles and brain become tired very quickly. This condition is called anemia. If you are in need of a kidney transplant, contact a medical case manager today, 866-978-2573.
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Skin Rash/Itching

Kidneys remove waste from the bloodstream. When they fail, the buildup of wastes in your blood can cause severe itching. For more information, visit our blog: www.wellsphere.com/kidney-transplant-article/saving-lives-angeles-health-teams-with-matchingdonors-com-to-offer-new-hope-to-kidney-transplant-patients/1099500.
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Metallic Taste in Mouth/Ammonia Breath

A buildup of wastes in the blood (called uremia) can make food taste different and cause bad breath. You may also notice that you stop liking to eat meat, or that you are losing weight because you just don't feel like eating. To talk to a medical case manager today, call 866-978-2573.