Possibly. Renal complications are serious and complex with a range of symptoms; some of which, such as the swollen legs and abdomen you mentioned, are somewhat nondescript and could relate to any number of medical issues. The best thing you could possibly do in any eventuality is see a doctor as soon as possible. Kidney failure can lead to death, so an early diagnosis is of paramount importance.
Kidney failure is typically detected by testing the blood for abnormal levels of creatinine, and most of the problems it causes are related to irregularities in the contents and make-up of the blood. It can lead to anaemia, loss of blood through the urine, irregular acid levels, and many other complications.
There are two types: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease. Acute Kidney Injury is a rapid loss of kidney function, and is often detected through a condition known as oliguria; a massive reduction in urine production. Chronic Kidney Disease develops slowly and is a more long term condition. It can be hard to detect early on, and is often the result of other disease. Treatment for both cases will usually involve hemodialysis; a method where a machine extracts the blood, cleans and regulates its contents, and then returns it to the body.
Symptoms vary from case to case, but can involve a range of urinary problems, from blood in the urine to urine in the blood, and everything associated, such as vomiting, dehydration, nausea etc.
Patients may also suffer from itching, bone damage, back pain, concentration or memory problems, difficulty sleeping and darkened skin. There are a host of other symptoms, but the advice remains the same for everyone, see a doctor. Diagnosis at home is simply too unreliable.
Kidney failure is typically detected by testing the blood for abnormal levels of creatinine, and most of the problems it causes are related to irregularities in the contents and make-up of the blood. It can lead to anaemia, loss of blood through the urine, irregular acid levels, and many other complications.
There are two types: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease. Acute Kidney Injury is a rapid loss of kidney function, and is often detected through a condition known as oliguria; a massive reduction in urine production. Chronic Kidney Disease develops slowly and is a more long term condition. It can be hard to detect early on, and is often the result of other disease. Treatment for both cases will usually involve hemodialysis; a method where a machine extracts the blood, cleans and regulates its contents, and then returns it to the body.
Symptoms vary from case to case, but can involve a range of urinary problems, from blood in the urine to urine in the blood, and everything associated, such as vomiting, dehydration, nausea etc.
Patients may also suffer from itching, bone damage, back pain, concentration or memory problems, difficulty sleeping and darkened skin. There are a host of other symptoms, but the advice remains the same for everyone, see a doctor. Diagnosis at home is simply too unreliable.
