How Kidney Disease Actually Affects the Body
Kidney disease primarily affects the body’s ability to:
Filter waste from the blood
Regulate fluid balance
Control blood pressure
Maintain electrolyte levels
In conditions like Chronic kidney disease, symptoms usually develop gradually and may include:
Swelling in the hands, feet, or face (edema)
Fatigue
Changes in urination
Foamy urine (protein in urine)
High blood pressure
Nausea or loss of appetite
Notice that prominent veins are not on this list.
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