Changes on the face can indicate kidney problems! Know which signs are dangerous to ignore
Samira Vishwas October 17, 2025 10:24 AM

Kidney disease is a serious health problem. The kidneys remove waste products, toxins and fluids from the body, keeping the body healthy. However, kidney disease can lead to serious health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. Delayed treatment can lead to complete kidney failure, leading to a potentially life-threatening condition called kidney failure, which requires a kidney transplant or dialysis. According to UK health website Medical News Today, patients often have no symptoms in the early stages of chronic kidney disease. As the condition worsens, symptoms begin to appear due to the accumulation of toxins and waste in the body.

itchy skin
Tiredness
sleep problems
swelling, often in the lower limbs such as the feet, toes, or ankles
decreased urine output
Headache
Difficulty remembering and concentrating
loss of taste
weight loss
joint pain and stiffness
loss of appetite
stomach problems
Muscle weakness, numbness, or cramps in the legs.

How dangerous is kidney disease?

Some symptoms of chronic kidney disease may appear on the face in the morning, which are to fluid retention and swelling. These symptoms include swelling of the face or eyes, changes in skin color, rashes, and dry and itchy skin. These symptoms occur because the kidneys cannot properly filter waste and excess fluids from the body, causing them to accumulate. If you or anyone else notices any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor immediately. Some symptoms of kidney failure on the face are as follows:

swelling of the face and around the eyes

If anyone notices excessive swelling on the face after waking up in the morning, especially under the eyes, then immediately consult a doctor. Due to kidney damage, they are unable to properly filter toxins and fluids, which leads to swelling.

skin dryness and itching

Due to kidney failure, toxins accumulate in the body, due to which your skin becomes very dry and itchy.

facial pallor

Kidneys help in the production of red blood cells. Kidney failure can cause anemia, which can cause the face to turn pale.

If these symptoms appear, go to the hospital immediately.
If you or someone you know continues to experience these symptoms, take them seriously. Especially if someone has high blood pressure or diabetes, they should immediately consult a doctor or kidney specialist. Water is very good for the kidneys, but in case of kidney disease, drink water only in the quantity prescribed by the doctor because drinking too much water can also be harmful in kidney disease.

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