What are the symptoms of kidney disease?
Symptoms of kidney disease vary according to the underlying causes. General symptoms can include:
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Cloudy or discolored urine
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Difficulty urinating
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Dry and itchy skin
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Easy bruising
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Fatigue
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Foul smelling urine
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Frequent urination
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Muscle cramps
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Painful urination (dysuria)
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Swelling of the feet or ankles
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Urgent urination
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Vague symptoms, such as fatigue, difficulty sleeping, decreased appetite, or generally not feeling well
Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition
Kidney disease can be caused by or progress to serious or life-threatening conditions, such as kidney stones or renal failure (kidney failure). Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these serious or life-threatening symptoms including:
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Blood clots in urine or bloody urine (hematuria)
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Bloody stools or black, tarry stools
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Confusion and disorientation
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Confusion or change in consciousness or mental status
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Decrease in urination or lack of urination
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Flank pain that moves or radiates to the lower abdomen, groin, labia or testicles
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High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit) or chills
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Moderate to severe edema (swelling)
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Seizure
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Severe shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have overdosed on a drug or ingested a toxic substance.
INTRODUCTION
What is kidney disease?
Kidney disease is a general term that includes any disease, disorder or condition of the kidneys. The kidneys are vital internal organs located in the upper abdomen. Normally people have two bean-shaped kidneys, which form a part of the urinary tract in the genitourinary system....
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CAUSES
What causes kidney disease?
Kidney disease can be caused by a wide variety of underlying diseases, disorders or conditions that lead to kidney damage, such as obstruction, infection, malignancy, inflammation, deformity, toxic ingestion, or a reduced blood supply to the kidneys. Underlying causes include:...
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TREATMENTS
How is kidney disease treated?
Treatment of kidney disease varies depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. The goals of treatment are to cure the underlying condition, prevent excessive fluid and waste from accumulating in the body, and stop or slow the progression of damage to the kidneys. Treatment also aims to minimize complications of kidney disease....
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