Kidney Trouble? Look For These Signs On Your Face

             Written by: Deepa Sarkar

Your face & skin can reveal more about your health than you might think, especially when it comes to your kidneys. Early detection of kidney problems is crucial, and certain signs on your face and skin could be the key indicators.

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Learn about the symptoms to watch out for, so you can take action before it’s too late.

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Persistent puffiness around the eyes can indicate that your kidneys are leaking protein into your urine, a sign of kidney dysfunction.

Puffy Eyes

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If your skin becomes excessively dry or itchy, it could be a sign that your kidneys are struggling to maintain the right balance of minerals and nutrients in your blood.

Dry & Itchy Skin

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Kidney issues can cause fluid retention, leading to swelling in the face, particularly around the eyes and cheeks.

Swollen Face

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Unexplained dark circles under the eyes might suggest that your kidneys are not filtering waste efficiently, leading to toxin buildup.

Dark Circles

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Pale or yellowish skin could indicate anemia, a common complication of chronic kidney disease.

Pale Skin

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Rashes or small red spots on the skin can be a sign of uremia, a condition where waste products build up in the blood due to poor kidney function.

Rashes

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