Swelling in legs is a commonly seen clinical symptom for patients with kidney failure. Therefore, some people who have the symptoms are worried about whether they have kidney disease or not. Well then, does swelling always mean renal failure?

In fact, swelling in legs can be caused by numerous causes. Indeed, it can be caused by kidney failure. Now, let’s have a look at their relationship.

Swelling in legs and Kidney Failure

Kidney Failure means kidney loses its abilities due to some reasons. Normally, the healthy kidneys are responsible to responsible for discharging extra wastes and toxins from the blood, discharge extra fluid from the body, and keeping electrolyte and acid-base balance. Kidney disease can also cause legs and ankle swelling. When kidneys are not functioning properly, fluid can build up in the body. Due to gravity, it often occur in patients’ legs, ankles and feet. In addition, when filtering units called glomerulus are damaged, useful substance will leak into urine through the hole of glomerulus. Protein loss will causes fluids removing into tissues from blood, causing swelling.

Swelling in legs without kidney failure

Legs swelling can be caused by a problem with the circulatory system, the lymphatic system. You may also experience swelling due to fluid buildup after sitting or standing. It can also be caused by inflammation in leg tissues. People with diabetic neuropathy or other nerve problems of the feet are at greater risk for infections. In addition, blood clots that form in the veins of the legs can stop the return flow of blood from the legs back up to the heart and cause swelling in the ankles, feet and legs.

Through the above analysis, we can see that sometimes swelling does not always mean kidney failure. Therefore, if you are suffering the symptom, finding out the underlying causes is very important so that you can take effective treatment. Any questions, please email us to renal-disease@hotmail.com or leave a message below directly.