It is very important to pick up any kidney problems at an early stage…

Look for these signs…

• Swelling in the feet, ankles or hands due to water retention 

As the stages of nephropathy develop, in addition to water retention, symptoms include…

• Weight loss and poor appetite
• Shortness of breath
• Passing more or less urine than normal
• Itchy skin
• Muscle cramps
• Erectile dysfunction in men

Many of the symptoms   mentioned above can be avoided if kidney disease is diagnosed and treated at the early stages. 

Diabetes balance Nov-Dec , 2014