If you mean “23 Strange Signs Your Kidneys Might Be in Trouble” as a health article topic, here is a concise overview. Kidney disease can be difficult to notice early because many people have few or no symptoms until it progresses. Testing (blood and urine tests) is often needed to know how well the kidneys are working.
23 possible warning signs that may be linked to kidney problems
- Unusual tiredness or low energy
- Trouble concentrating or “brain fog”
- Sleep problems
- Swelling around the eyes, especially in the morning
- Swollen feet, ankles, legs, or hands
- Foamy or bubbly urine (possible protein leakage)
- Blood in the urine
- Urinating more often, especially at night
- Urinating much less than usual
- Dark, cloudy, or unusually colored urine
- Dry, itchy skin
- Muscle cramps or twitching
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Unexplained weight loss
- Metallic taste in the mouth or bad breath
- Shortness of breath (can occur when fluid builds up)
- Chest discomfort or pain in advanced disease
- Feeling weak or dizzy
- Changes in blood pressure (kidney disease and high blood pressure are closely connected)
- Persistent puffiness or fluid retention
- Numbness or tingling sensations
- General feeling that something is “off” without a clear cause
