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Did you know one in three adults in the US

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are at risk for developing chronic kidney disease, or CKD?

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CKD happens when kidneys can no longer clean waste from the

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blood.

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This usually occurs gradually over time.

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Because CKD symptoms can be subtle, it's important to know

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what they are.

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Here are 5 waste build up symptoms to watch for

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#1 changes in urination, making more or less urine than

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usual, feeling pressure when urinating, changes in urine color or

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foamy or bubbly urine.

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2 Swelling of the feet, ankles, hands, or face.

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Fluid the kidneys can't remove may stay under the skin

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in the tissues.

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3 Shortness of breath.

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Kidney failure is sometimes confused with asthma or heart failure

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because fluid can build up in the lungs and cause

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coughing or difficulty breathing.

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4 Decreased appetite or weight loss.

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Waste buildup in the body can cause nausea, bad breath,

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a metallic taste in the mouth, or an aversion to

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food, especially meat.

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5 Fatigue or weakness.

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This can be caused by a buildup of waste or

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a shortage of red blood cells or anemia.

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If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor

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for a kidney checkup.

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When it comes to CKD, early diagnosis is important because

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there are steps you can take to help prevent or

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delay kidney failure.

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To find out if you could be at risk of

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having CKD, take the Kidney Disease Risk Quiz.