What you may notice
Symptoms can overlap with other conditions and vary between people.
- Often no early symptoms
- Fatigue
- Leg swelling
- Changes in urination
Understanding care
Clinical care may include blood and urine testing, cause assessment and monitoring of kidney-related complications. A qualified clinician decides which investigations and options fit the individual situation.
When to seek help
Seek assessment for changing urine output, swelling or worsening fatigue. Inability to pass urine, severe breathlessness, marked confusion or acute illness requires urgent care.
For severe breathing difficulty, collapse, suspected stroke, or another emergency, call local emergency services immediately. In India, call 112.
Read the medical sources
These sources support the educational article and offer more detail.
Prepared from the linked sources. This summary has not had an independent clinician review. A qualified clinician can assess symptoms and explain which information applies to you.
