These aren’t random annoyances. They’re your body’s emergency flares.
The scariest part? More than 90% of people with kidney disease don’t know they have it until they’ve lost 50% or more of kidney function. By then, dialysis or transplant may be the only options left.
But here’s the hope: caught early, kidney disease progression can often be slowed or even halted.
What You Should Do Right Now
Track everything for at least one week: urine color and foam, swelling, energy levels, sleep interruptions. Write it down — doctors love specific patterns.
Book a simple blood and urine test. Ask specifically for serum creatinine, eGFR, and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio. These three numbers tell the real story.
Drink more water (unless your doctor has restricted fluids). Cut back on processed foods and excess salt. Move your body every single day.
Your kidneys have been silently protecting you for years. The least you can do is start listening when they ask for help.
One blood test can change everything. Don’t wait until the whispers become screams.
Your future self will thank you.