8.Dry and itchy skin
Healthy kidneys do incredible work by eliminating waste and surplus fluid from the circulation, helping generate red blood cells, and keeping the right amount of minerals in your body. Dry and itchy skin is an indication that the kidneys are not keeping the proper ratio of minerals and nutrients, which can lead to bone and renal problems.
Warning: Try to drink extra water if you have dry, itchy skin. As always, talk to your doctor before using any anti-itch medicine. The components in some drugs have the potential to further harm your kidney’s ability to operate.
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