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Want to learn more about the symptoms and signs of various kidney diseases? Learn the symptoms of specific diseases or disorders here.
Symptoms of Kidney Disease
Want to learn more about the symptoms and signs of various kidney diseases? Learn about some of the most important symptoms.
Changes in Urine
Many people think that when they have a change in their urine, it could be symptom of a kidney problem.
Pain or Discomfort
Kidney disease does not usually cause pain or discomfort near the kidneys. However, some kidney related kidney disorders can cause considerable pain or discomfort.
Salt and Fluid Retention
The kidneys try to keep body’s fluid at just the right level. In certain kidney diseases, the body may accumulate too much salt and fluid.
Symptoms of Anemia
The kidneys are responsible for making a hormone called erythropoetin, which tells your body to make red blood cells. As the kidneys fail, they make less erythropoetin anemia results.
Symptoms of Uremia or Blood Poisoning
The kidneys work hard to remove numerous toxins from the body. When the kidneys fail, the toxins can build up and cause uremia or blood poisoning.

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