What are the signs of dying from kidney failure?

Kidney failure, or end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.

What is the first sign of kidney problems

As toxins and fluid build up in the body, other health problems can develop, increasing the risk of life-threatening complications.

About 37 million people in the United States live with kidney disease. Kidney failure is the fifth and final stage of chronic kidney disease.

It occurs when the kidneys function less than 15% of normal capacity.

People with ESKD require dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive. For those who opt not to pursue treatments, palliative care and comfort measures can help manage symptoms of end-of-life kidney failure.

Physical Signs of End-Stage Kidney Disease

As kidney function declines, a buildup of waste products in the bloodstream and fluids in the body makes it harder for vital organs to function and for the body to maintain fluid balance.

This can cause a variety of physical symptoms, including:

• Urinating (peeing) very little or not at all 
• Fati
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