According to the Ministry of Health, 15% of Malaysians suffer from chronic kidney disease. As chronic kidney disease does not have any symptoms in its early stages, most patients only realise their condition when it becomes severe.
The Ministry of Health has recently released 10 symptoms of kidney disease, including blood in the urine, constant fatigue, swollen feet and loss of appetite.
Currently, there are about 50,000 kidney disease patients in need of treatment nationwide and each kidney failure patient needs an average of RM40,000 per year for dialysis, which many people cannot afford.
Below are the symptoms of kidney disease for you. If you have a similar condition, then you should go to the hospital for a check-up.
1. Blood in the urine or frothy urine
2. Feeling tired and weak
3. Frequent urination, especially at night
4. Dry and itchy skin
5. Lack of appetite, feeling nauseous and vomiting
6. Swelling of the feet
7. Puffiness around the eyes, especially in the morning
8. Loss of concentration easily
9. Foot cramps at night
10. High blood pressure
