swelling, tiredness, or appetite changes, it may be worth checking kidney function.
4. Muscle Cramps in the Feet or Legs
Foot cramps or leg cramps can happen after exercise, dehydration, low minerals, or long periods of standing. However, frequent cramps may also appear in people with kidney disease.
The National Kidney Foundation notes that muscle cramps, especially in the legs or feet, may happen more often in people with kidney disease.
Cramps alone do not prove kidney problems, but repeated cramps with swelling, fatigue, nausea, or changes in urine should
