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The bean shaped like organs, kidneys, are essential for filtering out the waste from the body. Flushing out the toxins, regulating glucose, filtering blood etc are all cardinal body functions kidneys are responsible for. Every year second Thursday of March is observed as World Kidney Day.

It is a day to spread more awareness about kidneys, renal diseases, infections etc. Timely diagnosis is essential for better treatment. For that, having awareness is the first step.

Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you wake up often for frequent urination, experience night time muscle spasms? This can be body’s way of warning you about damaged kidneys. Understanding these symptoms can help in early detection and management of kidney issues.5 Symptoms of Damaged Kidneys That Appear at NightNocturia: One of the most common symptoms of kidney damage is nocturia, which is the need to urinate frequently during the night.

Healthy kidneys typically concentrate urine to minimize nighttime urination. However, when the kidneys are damaged, their ability to concentrate urine diminishes, leading to increased urine production. This can disrupt sleep patterns and result in fatigue the following day.

If you find yourself waking up multiple times to urinate, it may be a sign of underlying kidney issues.Swelling and Edema: Kidney damage can lead to fluid retention, causing swelling (edema) in various parts of the body, including the legs, ankles, and even the face. This swelling may become more noticeable a.