Make an appointment if you notice any of the symptoms listed above. There could be other possible causes, but you’ll need to see your doctor to find out what the problem is and what treatment you need.

If you’re at risk — you have high blood pressure or diabetes, or if kidney disease runs in your family,

You might not notice any problems if you have chronic kidney disease that’s in the early stages. Most people don’t have symptoms at that point. That’s dangerous, because the damage can happen without you realizing it.
If your chronic kidney disease is already more advanced, you may:
• Be vomiting or often feel like you’re going to
• Pee more often than normal,

When your kidneys don’t work well for longer than 3 months, doctors call it chronic kidney disease. You may not have any symptoms in the early stages, but that’s when it’s simpler to treat.
Diabetes (types 1 and 2) and high blood pressure are the most common culprits. High blood sugar levels over time can harm your kidneys.

If your kidneys suddenly stop working, doctors call it acute kidney injury or acute renal failure. The main causes are:

• Not enough blood flow to the kidneys
• Direct damage to the kidneys themselves
• Urine backed up in the kidneys

Those things can happen when you:
Have a traumatic injury with blood loss,

Healthy kidneys:

• Keep a balance of water and minerals (such as sodium, potassium, and phosphorus) in your blood
• Remove waste from your blood after digestion, muscle activity, and exposure to chemicals or medications
• Make renin, which your body uses to help manage your blood pressure
• Make a chemical called erythropoietin,

Kidney disease can affect your body’s ability to clean your blood, filter extra water out of your blood, and help control your blood pressure.

You’re born with two kidneys. They’re on either side of your spine, just above your waist.
When your kidneys are damaged, waste products and fluid can build up in your body.