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: If you have dry, itchy skin, try to stay extra hydrated. Remember, before taking any medication for itching, consult your doctor. Some medications contain ingredients that can further damage kidney function.
Having problems with bad breath and metallic taste. When waste products build up in the blood, they change the taste of food and leave a metallic taste in your mouth. Bad breath is another sign of too many toxins and pollution in your blood. Additionally, you may stop craving meat and lose your appetite in general, which can lead to unhealthy weight loss.
Warning: There are several reasons why food may have a metallic taste (from allergies to poor oral health). Normally, the metallic taste in the mouth should disappear if the suspected cause has been treated. If the taste persists, you should contact your doctor.
Difficulty breathing. The relationship between kidney disease and difficulty breathing, especially after little exercise, is due to two factors.
First, excess fluid from the body passes into the lungs when the kidneys are not functioning properly. Second, anemia deprives the body of oxygen, leading to difficulty breathing.
: There are several reasons for shortness of breath, from kidney failure to asthma to lung cancer to heart failure. If you notice that you are constantly short of breath after doing a little exercise, you should contact your doctor immediately.
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