For most people, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is asymptomatic until Stage 3 and later.

In today’s video, we look at the top 10 signs of kidney problems to watch out for.

Watch to the end to learn how one ingredient damages both your kidneys and heart in one go.

Number 10. You feel lethargic and have trouble concentrating.

A severe decrease in kidney function can lead to a buildup of toxins and impurities in the blood. This can cause people to feel tired, weak and can make it difficult to focus.

That’s because your kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin or EPO, that stimulates the production of red blood cells, which is necessary for transporting oxygen throughout the whole body. And reduced oxygen levels can lead to brain fog and fatigue.

Number 9. You have trouble sleeping.

Although patients with chronic kidney disease often experience poor sleep quality, not much is known about the exact physiological mechanisms responsible for this phenomenon.

One thing is for sure though, is that sleep apnea is more common in those with chronic kidney disease, compared with the general population.

Number 8. You have dry and itchy skin.

Healthy kidneys do many important jobs, and one of them is maintaining the right amount of minerals in your blood. When the kidneys cannot keep the right balance of minerals and nutrients in your blood, the outcome is dry and itchy skin.

Number 7. You feel the need to urinate more often.

If you go to the bathroom more than you’d like, especially at night, this can be a sign of kidney disease. When the kidneys’ filters are damaged, it can cause an increase in the need to urinate.

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