17 HIDDEN Signs of KIDNEY DISEASE You Can See: Doctor Explains

Foamy urine, swollen ankles, waking up at night to pee, or an itch that won't go away may not be "just getting older." These can be early clues about kidney health, and the CDC estimates that most adults with chronic kidney disease don't know they have it. This video explains five groups of kidney warning signs, why each one happens inside the body, and the simple questions and tests worth bringing to a healthcare professional. What you'll learn: － Why persistent foamy urine and leg swelling can point to protein leaking from the kidney filters － How nighttime urination (nocturia) can appear early in chronic kidney disease － How phosphate and calcium imbalance may lead to night cramps, bone loss, and stiff arteries － Why itching and restless legs can wreck sleep when waste products build up － What metallic taste, easy bruising, and unexplained fatigue can mean, and why having no symptoms at all is common － Which simple urine and blood tests to ask about, and why some pain relievers deserve a pharmacist's review Knowing what to notice and what to ask gives you more control over the next decision. Share this with someone over 60, or anyone living with diabetes or high blood pressure. 👍 If this video helped, please give it a like. 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications for more evidence-based senior health explainers. Share this video with a family member or friend who may benefit. Sources & references: － Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Chronic Kidney Disease in the United States － European Urology Focus / Nocturia and Chronic Kidney Disease: Systematic Review and Nominal Group Technique Consensus on Primary Care Assessment and Treatment / 2022 － Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis / analysis of serum phosphate and vascular and valvular calcification in moderate chronic kidney disease － Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study (DOPPS) / Rayner et al. / pruritus prevalence analysis / 2017 － National Kidney Foundation / Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Disease ⚠️ Educational note This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For medications, new or worsening symptoms, or urgent concerns, consult an appropriate licensed healthcare professional. #KidneyHealth #KidneyDisease #SeniorHealth #HealthAfter60 #FoamyUrine #Nocturia #HealthyAging #KidneyWarningSigns