What are the symptoms of kidney failure?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing frequent and urgent urination recently, and sometimes I also have pain in the lower left abdomen. I'm worried that there might be a problem with my kidneys. Could you please tell me what are the symptoms of kidney failure?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The main symptoms of kidney failure include the following:
1. Gastrointestinal symptoms: such as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal distension. These symptoms may be more pronounced when getting up in the morning and brushing teeth.
2. Respiratory symptoms: breath may have an ammonia-like odor, similar to the smell of urea or ammonia water, and may be accompanied by dry cough and abnormal nasal odor.
3. Skin symptoms: generalized itching, which may occur without skin lesions such as dermatitis or eczema, and may respond poorly to medication.
4. Anemia: mild to moderate-to-severe anemia, manifested as pallor, dizziness, palpitations, and shortness of breath after physical activity.
5. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances: such as acidosis and hyperkalemia. Symptoms such as numbness of the lips and tongue may occur during episodes of hyperkalemia.
6. Other symptoms: including edema, fatigue, lethargy, dizziness, headache, and possible cardiovascular symptoms such as hypertension and myocarditis.
If you have any concerns, please seek medical attention promptly.
