6- Insomnia or Trouble Sleeping
Chemical imbalances and a build up of waste products circulating in the blood, normally filtered in healthy kidneys and discarded in urine, can cause insomnia or difficulty sleeping.
Itchy skin
7- Itchy skin is a symptom normally associated with late-stage kidney disease. Electrolyte imbalances, specifically elevated phosphorus levels in the blood, may be responsible.
Leg or Ankle Swelling (Oedema)
8-Fluid imbalances, sodium filtration issues, and water retention issues—all potential signals of kidney disease—can contribute to a condition known as oedema, a build-up of fluid in the body causing swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet.
9- Decreased Appetite
A bad taste in your mouth, or metallic taste in your mouth, caused by toxins in your blood—normally filtered out with healthy kidneys—may make eating food or drinking unappealing and lead to loss of appetite.
10- Ammonia Breath
Going hand in hand with #9 above, an excess of toxins and other waste products in the blood (a condition known as uremia) can cause the breath to smell like ammonia.
Contact your physician for medical advice if you are experiencing any one or more of the above symptoms and have concerns about your health. Treatment options vary depending on stage and severity of kidney disease. Joining a clinical trial may also be an option for you. They provide early access to treatment options otherwise unavailable.