14. Foamy Urine That Looks Off
Your urine froths like a shaken soda, lingering in the bowl. Tom, 55, noticed it but shrugged—until a doctor flagged protein leakage, a CKD marker in 50% of cases. Check your pee; persistent foam could mean trouble. Seeing bubbles? This one’s a swelling red flag.
13. Swollen Ankles or Hands
Puffy ankles or fingers, like inflated balloons, caught Lisa, 50, off guard—she blamed tight shoes. Fluid retention from failing kidneys affects 70% of CKD patients, studies show. Elevating legs helps, but it’s a sign. Swelling up? The next clue’s in your bladder.
