7 Early Signs of Kidney Disease You Can’t Ignore

  1. Foamy Urine

Occasional bubbles in urine are usually not concerning. But urine that repeatedly looks unusually foamy may sometimes indicate protein in the urine, also called proteinuria.

Healthy kidneys normally keep important proteins such as albumin in the bloodstream. When kidney filters become damaged, albumin can leak into the urine.

A urine test is needed to determine whether protein is actually

present.

  1. Swelling in Your Feet and Ankles

Your kidneys help remove excess sodium and fluid from your body.

 

When kidney function becomes impaired, fluid can accumulate in tissues