Kidney Problem Symptoms

Kidney Problem Symptoms

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Kidney problem symptoms share some characteristics, but there are a number of differences according to the cause of the kidney problem you have.

Symptoms for kidney problems are sometimes not apparent for years. Your kidneys can continue to function without a clue anything is wrong. Meanwhile, kidney function could be degrading to a dangerous point. You can live almost normally with kidney damage even when you have extensive kidney damage. This is not unusual in cases of chronic kidney failure.

Meanwhile, symptoms of kidney problems like acute kidney failure can begin suddenly with intense, even debilitating pain.

This article will focus on listing and briefly describing the most common kidney problem symptoms. If you start to experience any of the symptoms for kidney problems described below, it's important for you to discuss them with your doctor. Quick action may be important where certain kidney disorders and conditions are concerned.

Kidney disease is a generic name for any condition that causes damage to the nephrons, which are the tiny filters that remove waste and toxins from the blood. Typical symptoms of kidney disease include discolored urine: it may be cloudy, dark or reddish yellow. Urinating is typically uncomfortable. Those who have kidney disease feel they have to urinate more frequently than normal - but their trips to the bathroom produce little in the way of results. Higher blood pressure is also typical with kidney disease, as is fatigue and muscle weakness.

A kidney infection can also be a dangerous condition, caused by germs which infiltrate the urinary system. Kidney infections come in two types:acute and chronic. Chronic kidney infection symptoms take a long time - possibly years - to present themselves. But acute kidney infection symptoms occur suddenly and tend to be quite pronounced. The most prominent symptom of a kidney infection is often extreme back pain. Cloudy, foul-smelling urine is also typical, along with fever and chills, muscle weakness, and fatigue.

Kidney failure is what happens at the end stage of kidney disease or a kidney infection. The kidneys stop filtering the blood, removing toxins and wastes that can be harmful to your metabolism. Symptoms include lethargy, weakness, shortness of breath, and generalized swelling. The closer the kidneys come to complete failure, the more noticeable the symptoms become. There's even less appetite and more fatigue. Intellectual acuity deteriorates. Kidney failure is a life-threatening medical emergency. Someone with complete kidney failure has only two options for survival: dialysis or a kidney transplantation.

Kidney stones are pebble-like structures that form when crystals in your urine cling together. These structures, which actually look and feel like small stones, can grow as large as a golf ball. Severe back pain is the most common symptom. As is true with other kidney problems symptoms, you feel the need to urinate frequently, even though there's little urine to pass. Any urine that's produced may appear to be reddish yellow or even a shade of brown. This usually indicates the presence of blood. An unpleasant smell may also be present. Nausea and vomiting are also common when you have kidney stones.

Kidney cancer symptoms are a lot like symptoms for kidney problems that have already been mentioned. Someone with kidney cancer may also experience anemia, elevated blood pressure or hypertension, decreased appetite, night sweats and unexplained weight loss.

Kidney cysts are abnormal formations growing on the kidneys that resemble pouches. They may be filled with air, fluid or calcium. Very often, you don't even know they're there until they're discovered accidentally or they begin to cause pain. Cysts made of calcium can be especially painful. One of the first signs of this type of kidney problem is blood in the urine stream. When a kidney cyst causes pain, it usually happens in the back or the abdomen. In some instances, there are no symptoms at all even though cysts may be present for many years.

Kidney damage can result from causes besides disease or sickness. Sometimes, kidney tissue can be damaged because of a vehicular accident or a heavy blow during sports competition. Kidney damage is likely to cause discolored urine, pain in the back and abdomen, and abdominal swelling. Other symptoms include trouble with memory and thinking processes, nausea, vomiting, pale skin and an increased heart rate.

Kidney problem symptoms should be taken seriously. If you start experiencing symptoms like some of those described in this article, you should get medical attention right away.

About the Author:
Click on symptoms of kidney problems and what is kidney disease? to learn more about kidney problems. Neal Kennedy is a former TV and radio talk show host with a special interest in health and fitness topics.



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