Friends step back when you talk? Urea buildup can break down into ammonia in the mouth, creating a distinctive foul odor.
10. Feeling Out of Breath After Minimal Effort
Fluid leaking into the lung space or anemia caused by low erythropoietin (a kidney hormone) leaves you winded walking upstairs.
11. Nighttime Leg Cramps That Wake You Up
Electrolyte imbalances — especially potassium and magnesium — trigger painful muscle contractions when kidneys can’t regulate minerals properly.
12. Dry, Flaky Skin No Lotion Helps
