Kidneys are responsible for performing a number of functions that are critical for maintaining good health. Not paying attention to the organ’s well-being can lead to irreversible complications. A number of people don’t realise they have kidney-related complications until it is too late. The fact that most such disorders are progressive does not help either.

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Kidney disorders are common in people diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes or those with a family history of such conditions. Other factors that put a person at risk include old age, being underweight, chronic urinary tract infections, kidney stones and obesity.

Here are seven signs of kidney disease:

Problems with sleep

Sleep apnea is commonly found in those suffering from chronic kidney diseases. When kidneys are unable to filter properly, toxins remain in the blood, which can cause sleeping disorders.

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Skin problems

If your skin is dry and itchy then it might be an indication of mineral and bone-related disorders, which is linked with a number of advanced kidney diseases. The cause behind this is an improper balance between mineral and nutrients in the blood.

Puffy eyes

Kidney diseases are one of the causes of periorbital edema, which can lead to puffy eyes. This swelling is due to the leakage of protein present in the body via urine.

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Muscle cramps

While muscle cramps can be caused due to a number of factors, people suffering from kidney diseases often suffer from them. This is due to the imbalance of fluids and electrolytes in the body. The reason behind this can be impaired kidney functions, low calcium and phosphorus levels in the body.

Changes in urination

Kidneys produce urine, so their inability to function optimally results in a change in urine. Frequent urge to urinate, urinating more at night are symptoms of kidney disease.