3 symptoms of kidney disease at early stage

January 13, 2020  09:53

Usually people do not understand what are symptoms to found out kidney disease at the early stage. 

Here are a few symptoms that may indicate kidney problems:

Changes in diastolic pressure

Changes in diastolic pressure may indicate a deterioration in the blood vessels of the kidneys: for example, a significant increase in diastolic pressure may indicate the development of renal hypertension.

Anemia symptoms

In kidney diseases, symptoms similar to those of anemia: tremors, frequent chills, fatigue, shortness of breath, insomnia, weakness, and so on. Anemia can also indicate the development of kidney diseases, because due to kidney problems, the production of the erythropoietin hormone, which stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow, is slowed down.

Skin condition

Deteriorating skin condition is another symptom that may indicate kidney problems. If your skin has become excessively dry, or you are itchy, it may be the result of excessive amounts of phosphorus in the body or poisoning by metabolic products. With these symptoms, it will not be superfluous to consult not only a dermatologist, but also a nephrologist.

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