Kidney disease, which affects one in seven Americans, is more than twice as common as coronary heart disease, which affects one in 20 American adults. And yet, kidney disease is very easy to miss.
That’s why we asked doctors for the subtle kidney disease symptoms you should watch for, especially if you have an increased risk of developing the condition.
“Symptoms of kidney damage are typically very subtle, and by the time you notice them, there is usually already serious harm done,” said Jeremy Allen, D.O., a family medicine physician with Brookwood Baptist Health Primary Care in Pelham, AL. “It is possible to lose as much as 90% of kidney function without having any overt symptoms.” That’s a problem because your kidneys play the essential role of filtering your blood, regulating blood pressure, maintaining strong bones, and supporting red blood cell production, per the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Continue Your, Reading. .
