Question 1

can you describe the initial signs of kidney failure?

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Little or no urine: Production; swelling of feet, ankles &/or eyelids; nausea vomiting & loss of appetite; flank pain (under rib cage on back); feeling of tiredness, weakness & lack of energy: possible some mental confusion.

Question 2

what are some of the symptoms or signs of kidney failure?

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Subtle: More often than not they are mild and easy to miss as just having a "flu" and being under the weather.
They include: fatigue, poor appetite, increasing need to sleep but not waking up refreshed, nausea in the morning, lack of libido, muscle cramping and ultimately swelling, shortness of breath and low urine output.

Question 3

i was curious if anyone knows some of the symptoms or signs of kidney failure?

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Vague: Kidney failure is notorious for causing very vague nebulous symptoms sometimes like, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, decreased appetite, metallic taste in the mouth, etc. Unless someone looks at the blood test results, it might be hard to pin these non-specific symptoms on to kidney failure. I have a more comprehensive list on my blog at  http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/04/what-are-signs-and-.

Question 4

i had no signs of kidney failure other than blood work. ?

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See your doctor: what specifically did your blood test show? If you had signs of kidney failure on blood work you need to see a nephrologist immediately. Please discuss with your doctor.

Question 5

what the symptoms or signs of kidney failure im a diabetic & has stop drinking i have liver failure i don't no what stage there has to be a sign?

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Plenty: Decreased urine output may or may not be seen, change in urine color possible, fatigue, swelling, chest pain. Depends on the severity of kidney problems. Please see a more comprehensive list here: 

http://www.Kidneydoctorbradenton.Org/2013/04/what-are-signs-and-symptoms-of-ckd.Html.

Question 6

is it true that swelling of the tongue and muscle cramps signs of kidney failure?

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See below: Not likely, sound more like a allergic reaction, and possible electrolyte disorder. It is possible some kidney disorders cause electrolyte disturbances which lead to muscle cramps.

Question 7

what are signs of acute kidney failure?

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Decrease urination: There are multiple signs of acute renal failure (arf).  The first sign that must people realize is a decrease in urine output as well as noticeable swelling in their lower extremities.  ARF can also be detected by your doctor by blood and urine tests.  If you have severe forms of arf, then you develop decrease in appetite, insomnia and anemia.

Question 8

what are the signs of stage 1 kidney failure?

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No signs/symptoms: Check out http://www.davita.com/kidney-disease/overview/stages-of-kidney-disease/stage-1-of-chronic-kidney-disease/e/4745 &amp; http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-disease/basics/definition/con-20026778 for more info.

Question 9

does kidney failure affect your energy levels?

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Yes: Most people with some form of kidney(renal) have diminished energy levels and can, in fact, be quite ill.

Question 10

what are the signs and symptoms of kidney failure in women?

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Same as in men: Weakness, fatigue, lethargy. Fluid retention &amp; swelling. Shortness of breath. Check out http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/kidney-failure/basics/symptoms/con-20024029 &amp; http://www.medicinenet.com/kidney_failure/article.htm. Go see your family doc for testing and possible referral to a nephrologist (kidney specialist) when appropriate. Control blood pressure &amp; sugar (diabetes).

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