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Signs & Symptoms of Early Renal Disease

The signs and symptoms of early renal (kidney) disease are changes in urine, swelling, fatigue, skin rash/itching, a metallic taste or ammonia breath, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, cold sensations, dizzy spells, difficulty concentrating and pain, according to the Medical Education Institute, Inc.

  1. Changes in Urine and Swelling

    • Renal disease causes night urinating, a change in the urine's color, decreased urination, blood in urine, pressure while urinating, or problems urinating. The failure to eliminate fluid from the kidneys causes swelling of the body.

    Fatigue and Skin Rash/Itching

    • Due to anemia, a person experiences quickly tiring of the muscles and brain. When the kidneys fail to remove wastes, a person feels itching and rashes.

    Metallic Taste/Ammonia, Nausea, and Vomiting

    • Kidney disease causes bad breath and changes in the taste of food. The failure of the kidneys to dispose of wastes also produces nausea and vomiting.

    Shortness of Breath and Cold Sensations

    • Anemia and excess fluid creates shortness of breath. The anemia makes a person feel cold.

    Dizzy Spells, Difficulty Concentrating, and Feeling Pain

    • When the brain loses oxygen from the renal disease, a person feels dizzy or cannot concentrate. Feeling pain in the legs, back, or side is a concern created by the distressed kidney.

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