Knowledge is power when you’re dealing with any stage of kidney disease. The team of doctors at Mt Auburn Nephrology proudly serves patients in the Cincinnati, OH area with kidney-related treatment. The clinic wants you to know the symptoms of kidney disease so you can consider your options for treatment.

• Swelling: When kidneys fail, they don’t remove excess fluid. When fluid builds up, it causes swelling in the limbs and face.

• Changes In Urination: You might have the urge to urinate more or less often. Urine can appear foamy or may contain blood.

• Skin Rash/Itching: With kidney failure, waste can build up in your blood, causing rashes and itching.

• Fatigue: When kidneys fail, they stop communicating with your body to produce more oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Fewer red blood cells make your muscles and brain tired. This condition is called anemia.  

• Nausea & Vomiting: A large build-up of wastes in the blood due to kidney disease can cause excessive nausea and vomiting.
• Shortness of Breath: Kidney failure can cause extra fluid in the body to build up in the lungs, causing you to have trouble catching your breath.
• Feeling Cold: Kidney failure can cause anemia which makes some feel especially cold all the time, even when in a warm room.
• Trouble Concentrating: Kidney disease can cause loss of memory, trouble with concentration, or dizziness.
• Pain: You may experience pain in their upper back or leg on the same side as the affected kidney.

If you are experiencing one or some of these symptoms, your doctor can perform a physical and kidney function test to make a possible diagnosis of kidney disease. Visit Mt Auburn Nephrology online for a complete list of their locations. You can also call them at (513) 841-0222 to schedule an appointment with a physician today.