As the kidneys have problems, the body often sends wa:r:ning signs such as frequent nighttime urination or sleep disturbances. The kidneys play a crucial role in filtering blood, eliminating toxins, and regulating blood pressure. Yet, many people don’t recognize the early warning signs of kidney weakness—especially those that appear at night. Here are five common… CONTINUE READING »
1. Frequent Nighttime Urination If you often wake up many times at night to urinate, it may be a sign of underlying kidney problems. Urinating more than twice per night without an increase in evening fluid intake is among the earliest indicators of weakened kidney function. As per a study published in the Journal of… CONTINUE READING »
2. Swelling in the Feet or Ankles at Night Mild swelling of the feet, ankles, or hands in the evening or after lying down may be a sign of kidney problems. Weak kidneys reduce the ability to excrete sodium and water, causing fluid retention in the body. According to a study in the American Journal… CONTINUE READING »
Insomnia caused by kidney weakness is considered secondary insomnia. Patients often wake up multiple times during the night, sometimes accompanied by nighttime urination or restless legs. Research which was published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology found that kidney dysfunction can disrupt hormonal balance and increase toxin levels in the blood,… CONTINUE READING »
A lot of people think nighttime cramps are simply because of a calcium deficiency. Still, persistent nighttime cramps may be a sign of kidney problems. Kidney dysfunction can lead to electrolyte imbalances, particularly involving calcium, sodium, and potassium—minerals essential for muscle function. Cramps at night are commonly seen in the early stages of kidney disease…. CONTINUE READING »
Morning bad breath or a metallic taste in spite of good oral hygiene could indicate impaired kidney function. As the kidneys are weak, their ability to remove urea from the blood decreases. Urea accumulates and breaks down into ammonia in saliva, leading to bad breath and a metallic taste. Per Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, uremic fetor… CONTINUE READING »
My wife was seriously ill, bedridden for months. When she was close to de:ath, her breathing shallow, she held my hand tightly and whispered: “Love… don’t be sad… in the closet… there are five million pesos… I saved them for you and our son…” Listening to her, I felt immense joy. Our whole lives together,… CONTINUE READING »
That same night, unable to contain myself, I ran home, my heart pounding. I opened the old wooden closet and, with trembling hands, rummaged through every compartment. Finally, in the lowest corner, I found a metal box locked with a padlock. I was about to open it when suddenly—bam!—the closet door swung sharply, and something… CONTINUE READING »
I was shaking from head to toe. I hadn’t even recovered from the sh0ck when, from the bottom of the box, a small, damp, moldy notebook slid out. On the first page, I clearly recognized my wife’s handwriting: “Love, if you’re reading this, it means I’m gone. Those five million… are the price of a… CONTINUE READING »
I froze, drenched in sweat. My wife’s last confession wasn’t a consolation, but rather the gateway to hell. I sank to the floor, the notebook in my trembling hands. The smell of dampness and decay mingled with a fear that constricted my chest. Inside were disorganized notes, some hastily written, others strangely neat. They all… CONTINUE READING »