# 23 Strange Signs Your Kidneys Might Be in Trouble
Your kidneys quietly perform several essential jobs every day. They filter waste from the blood, help regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, support blood pressure control, and produce hormones involved in red blood cell production and bone health.
The difficult part is that kidney disease can develop with **few or no obvious symptoms in the early stages**. Many warning signs only appear once kidney function has declined significantly.
The symptoms below do **not automatically mean you have kidney disease**. Many can have
