Renal Symptoms

"Renal," of course, is the medical term for anything related to the kidneys. So if you've been told you have renal symptoms, it means you may have any one of a number of kidney diseases, disorders or conditions. 

Renal symptoms sometimes don't appear until a kidney has lost much of it's function. There may be no symptoms of renal disorder until the problem has become critical. This is true especially true in the case of renal failure, when a kidney is diseased beyond repair and no longer works.

In some cases, renal symptoms don't appear until damage has reached 85 percent. By then, failure is irreversible.
 

General Renal Symptoms

Here are some general symptoms that are typical in most cases of renal trouble.

The amount or frequency of urination may decrease noticeably.

Urine may look pink or even reddish.

You may feel discomfort while urinating.

You may also feel you need to urinate even when you don't.

Renal problems often cause an increase in blood pressure.

Muscle weakness, fatigue and low energy are often symptoms of renal trouble.

People with kidney trouble often feel bloated. there can be swelling in the extremities. Eyes may become puffy, especially after just waking up.

Other symptoms of renal problems include nausea, vomiting and a desire to eat less. Sometimes, there is a fever accompanied by chills. This is especially true in the case of a kidney infection In the late stages of renal failure, symptoms might also include abnormal behavior, seizures and convulsions.

Symptoms of Renal or Kidney Stones

All of the symptoms mentioned above could lead to a diagnosis of renal problems. But there is one condition that is distinguished by specific symptoms of its own. Kidney stones may produce acute, severe back pain in the area below the ribs and above the hips. This pain may radiate around the front to the abdomen, down into the groin area and even into the upper legs. It usually comes on suddenly, may disappear after a while, and then come back.

Conclusion

Renal symptoms should be taken seriously. Renal or kidney failure can be fatal. Kidneys that don't work will need dialysis, which has a huge impact on the quality of life. If you begin to experience the symptoms described above, get an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible.
 

 
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