Question

What are the symptoms of kidney disease?

Answer

  1. Excessive urine foam that does not dissipate for a long time, which may be a typical symptom of proteinuria due to an excessive amount of protein in the urine.
  2. Changes in urine color, such as deep tea-colored, water-soaked, coffee-colored, or very turbid like rice water; immediate medical attention should be sought.
  3. A sudden significant increase or decrease in urine volume; the normal adult urine volume is about 1500 milliliters per day, with 4-8 voids. If there is no obvious cause (such as fever, excessive sweating, or excessive drinking), a dramatic change in urine volume may be a sign of kidney disease.
  4. Increased frequency of nocturia; normally, people under 60 years old do not usually have nocturia. However, if young people have frequent nocturia, it may be an early sign of poor kidney function.
  5. Swelling around the eyes or face upon waking up in the morning, which subsides spontaneously by afternoon. Swelling worsens with fatigue and improves with rest. In severe cases, it may appear on the inner side of the ankles, lower limbs, and lumbar sacral area.