10 Ways Your Body Warns You About Kidney Disease (But You Don’t Notice)

Possible changes include:

• Urinating more frequently, especially at night

• Dark or foamy urine

• Difficulty urinating

• Blood appearing in urine

These changes can indicate that the kidneys are struggling to filter waste effectively.

3. Fatigue and Low Energy

Healthy kidneys produce a hormone called erythropoietin, which helps the body create red blood cells. When kidney function declines, red blood cell production may decrease, leading to anemia.

Symptoms of this condition may include:

• Persistent fatigue

• Weakness

• Difficulty concentrating

• Reduced physical endurance

Fatigue related to kidney disease may continue even after adequate rest.

4. Swelling in the Feet and Ankles

When the kidneys cannot properly remove excess fluid and sodium from the body, fluid may accumulate in the tissues. This often results in swelling in the feet, ankles, or legs.