Talk To Your Doctor About Your Kidney Health Often, symptoms of kidney disease are invisible or not obvious. It is important to know the symptoms to look out for and questions to ask your doctor so that simple tests can be done to determine if you are at risk or have kidney disease. Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Disease Unexplained tirednessWeaknessNauseaLoss of appetiteDifficulty concentratingTrouble sleepingDry, itchy skinFeeling cold when others are warmFeeling faint or dizzyAmmonia-like breathFood tastes like metal Foamy or bubbly urineFrequent urge to urinateBlood in the urineBrown-colored urinePressure when you urinatePuffiness around eyesSwelling in ankles and feetFrequent muscle crampsHigh blood pressureHigh cholesterolShortness of breath after minimal effort Consider Asking These Questions At Your Next Doctor’s Appointment Do I have protein in my urine?Do I have blood in my urine?Why does the swelling in my legs and feet never go away, even after rest or sleep at night?I have a family history of kidney disease. Does this put me at greater risk?We have tried several blood pressure medications and none of them have worked. Why?Why do I feel so tired all the time? I have a hard time with normal daily activities.I have a hard time concentrating, even on small tasks. Why do I have “brain fog”?I have little to no appetite and get nauseated a lot. What has changed in my body to make me not interested in eating? Download this information as a PDF