for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, or a family history of kidney failure.
Doctors may use a blood test to check kidney filtering function and a urine test to look for protein or albumin.
Final Thoughts
Foot symptoms do not always mean kidney disease. Swelling, cramps, itching, numbness, and heavy feet can have many causes. But when these symptoms are persistent or appear with changes in urination, fatigue, nausea, or high blood pressure, they should not be ignored.
Your feet may be giving you a signal that
