10 Signs of Kidney Damage You Need to Watch Out For

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

If you’re having a dry and itchy skin, it means the kidneys are failing to keep the perfect balance of nutrients and minerals. This may lead to bone and kidney disease.

To treat or prevent having dry and itchy skin, you need to keep your body hydrated. Remember to consult your healthcare professional before taking any skin medication.

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#7 – Bad breath and metallic taste

© MediumHaving a metallic taste in your mouth is a sign that you have accumulated waste in your blood that changes how food tastes like, while having bad breath indicates the presence of too many toxins and contamination in the bloodstream.

It should be noted that a metallic taste can have many different causes, including allergies and poor oral health. The metallic taste should normally go away as soon as the cause is treated, but in case it’s persistent, a visit to the doctor would be necessary.

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#6 – Shortness of breath

Shortness of breath is linked to kidney disease. How? First, any additional liquid in the body travels to the lungs when kidneys are malfunctioning, and second, anemia strips your body of oxygen, leading to shortness of breath.

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In fact, there are multiple causes of shortness of breath, varying from heart failure to lung cancer. If you’re out of breath every time you make a little effort, you need to contact your doctor right away.

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#5 – Swollen feet, ankles, and hands

Kidneys that fail to work properly lose the incredible ability to eliminate any extra fluid from the body. As a result, sodium is retained in the body, causing swelling in hands, feet, and ankles.

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Besides a kidney problem, swelling of the lower body parts can also indicate leg vein issues or liver and heart disease.

Treatments of swelling may include taking medication or simply reducing salt in your diet. Make sure to discuss the right one for you with your physician.

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#4 – Back pain

Kidney problems can result in severe back pain that is usually located below the rib cage. Also, in case of polycystic kidney disease, kidney cysts can cause back and leg pain. How to know that back pain is actually caused by kidney failure?