23 Strange Signs Your Kidneys Might Be in Trouble

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Kidney problems can produce a surprisingly wide range of symptoms, from swelling and urine changes to itching, cramps, appetite loss, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.

But most of these symptoms are **not specific to kidney disease**, and early kidney disease may cause no symptoms at all.

If you have risk factors or persistent changes that concern you, simple blood and urine tests can provide much more reliable information about kidney function than symptoms alone.