10. Anemia
Because the kidneys play a role in the processes that create new red blood cells, the anemia can be one of the most common kidney cancer symptoms. It’s also a common symptom of kidney dysfunction. (25)
Anemia can mean either too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin within them(26). In most cases, anemia treatment involves eating more iron-rich foods.
This condition is characterized by (27):
- persistent fatigue/lack of energy
- pale skin
- headaches
- light-headedness
- racing or irregular heartbeat
- shortness of breath
- chest pain
- frequent infections
- skin rashes
- diarrhea
- smooth tongue
- dark urine
- abdominal pain
- edema
- jaundice
11. Loss of Appetite
In addition to feeling generally tired and crummy, kidney disease can cause uremia, the build-up of toxins in the blood.
It’s very common to experience nausea and vomiting with uremia. (28)
Stomach queasiness tends to make us not very hungry, so it’s normal to feel less hungry than usual.
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