ALERT! 12 Strange Signs Your Kidneys Are Crying for Help

However, persistent puffiness can sometimes occur when the body is retaining fluid or when protein is being lost through the urine.

If this change is new and continues regularly, it is worth discussing with a healthcare professional.

5. 5. Constant or Unexplained Fatigue
      Feeling tired after a busy day is normal. Persistent fatigue without an obvious reason is different.

 

Advanced kidney disease can contribute to anemia and the buildup of waste products in the bloodstream, both of which may leave a person feeling weak or exhausted.

Fatigue is extremely common and has many possible causes, including poor sleep, stress, anemia, thyroid problems, infections, and nutritional deficiencies.

That is why persistent fatigue should be evaluated rather than automatically blamed on the kidneys.

 

6. Itchy or Dry Skin
   Dry, itchy skin is often associated with weather, allergies, eczema, or other skin conditions.

But significant kidney dysfunction can affect the balance of minerals and waste products in the body, which may contribute to persistent itching.