Patient's question:
What are the early symptoms of female kidney disease? I have recently noticed swelling in my body. My neighbor used to have kidney disease, and their legs swelled up.Doctor's answer:
Patients with kidney disease are not only men; women can also suffer from kidney disease. What are the early symptoms of kidney disease in women? Kidney disease refers to a variety of conditions affecting the kidneys, which can be caused by multiple internal and external factors. Common types of kidney disease include glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, kidney failure, uremia, kidney stones, and impaired kidney function. Almost 100% of patients with impaired kidney function exhibit early symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, yellowish complexion, poor appetite, which are often overlooked. Approximately 90% of patients develop high blood pressure. Additionally, symptoms such as facial swelling, increased urine foam, darker urine color, pain in the kidney area, and discomfort during urination may also occur.