7 Kidney Disease Symptoms – Expert Advice

Your kidneys remove waste and excess fluid from your body by producing urine. “If the kidneys slow down or do not work well, then fluid can be retained,” says Mateo LedezmaM.D., a nephrologist with Kaiser Permanente. “This can result in persistent swelling in tissue.” This type of swelling is called edema.

When more fluid is stuck in your tissues, less is being flushed out-meaning you may be peeing less than usual. If you notice you’re drinking the same amount you normally do, but urinating less frequently, it may be worth bringing up with your doctor.