10 SIGNS YOUR KIDNEYS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY

10 common signs that may indicate you have kidney disease.

1- Foamy Urine
Albuminuria, a condition caused by excessive amounts of the protein albumin in the urine may cause urine to appear bubbly or foamy and may be an indication of kidney disease. Albumin is found in blood and healthy kidneys don’t allow much of this protein to pass from our blood into the urine.
2- Frequent Urination
The urge or need to urinate more often, especially at night, can be a symptom of kidney disease or kidney failure.
3- Dark/Unusual Urine Color
Purple, dark brown, and other dark unusual colored urine, as well as blood in the urine, can be a sign of kidney malfunction.
4- Fatigue
With the kidneys unable to filter properly, higher levels of toxins and other impurities remain in the bloodstream, causing you to feel tired or sluggish. Anemia, a condition resulting in a reduced amount of oxygen supplied to your organs and tissues—caused by a lack of healthy red blood cells in your blood—may also be to blame.
5- Memory or Concentration Issues
Similar to #4 above, anemia can also cause issues with concentration and memory, as your brain may not be receiving enough oxygen.
6- Insomnia or Trouble Sleeping
Chemical imbalances and a build up of waste products circulating in the blood, normally filtered in healthy kidneys and discarded in urine, can cause insomnia or difficulty sleeping.
Itchy skin
7- Itchy skin is a symptom normally associated with late-stage kidney disease. Electrolyte imbalances, specifically elevated phosphorus levels in the blood, may be responsible.
Leg or Ankle Swelling (Oedema)
8-Fluid imbalances, sodium filtration issues, and water retention issues—all potential signals of kidney disease—can contribute to a condition known as oedema, a build-up of fluid in the body causing swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet.
9- Decreased Appetite
A bad taste in your mouth, or metallic taste in your mouth, caused by toxins in your blood—normally filtered out with healthy kidneys—may make eating food or drinking unappealing and lead to loss of appetite.
10- Ammonia Breath
Going hand in hand with #9 above, an excess of toxins and other waste products in the blood (a condition known as uremia) can cause the breath to smell like ammonia.
Contact your physician for medical advice if you are experiencing any one or more of the above symptoms and have concerns about your health. Treatment options vary depending on stage and severity of kidney disease. Joining a clinical trial may also be an option for you. They provide early access to treatment options otherwise unavailable.