Kidneys play a vital role in filtering blood, regulating fluids, and maintaining blood pressure. Yet, kidney problems often start silently, and ignoring early signs may lead to permanent damage. Watch for these warning symptoms:

• Persistent fatigue and weakness: Toxin buildup in the blood due to kidney dysfunction causes constant tiredness.

• Changes in urination: Frequent nighttime urination, low urine volume, color changes, or foamy urine may indicate protein leakage.

• Body swelling: Fluid retention may cause swelling in feet, ankles, hands, face, and around the eyes in the morning.

• Lower back pain: Pain on one side below the rib cage may result from infections or stones, often accompanied by nausea or fever.

• Digestive and appetite issues: Feeling full quickly, loss of appetite, metallic taste, or bad breath.

• Dry skin and itching: Impaired kidney function affects mineral balance and can cause brain fog.

• High blood pressure and shortness of breath: Kidney failure affects blood pressure regulation, and fluid buildup in the lungs can cause breathing difficulties.

Tips for kidney health:

• Drink sufficient water.

• Reduce salt intake.

• Manage blood sugar levels.

• Avoid over-the-counter painkillers unnecessarily.

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