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female
50 Years
31/03/2021

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What is the first sign of kidney problems?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

Any symptoms such as decreased urine output, fluid retention that leads to swelling in limbs, facial puffiness and shortness of breath are signs of kidney damage.

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Nephrologist

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