04/02/2026
Your kidney has been warning you, but you didn’t listen.
It’s only when you finally saw blood in your urine that you ran to the hospital shouting,
“Doctor! Doctor! I am dying!”
Don’t worry—we’re here to treat you and make sure you get better. That’s our job.
Since we’re on the matter, here are 6 kidney warning signs your body may have been showing you—but you ignored:
1. Swelling in the morning
You woke up and noticed your eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or legs were swollen.
But you said, “Na that jollof rice,” “I carried something heavy,” or “I trekked yesterday.”
Hmm… let me not talk.
2. Constant tiredness
You feel weak and tired all the time, but you conclude,
“I just need rest. Life is stressful.”
3. Loss of appetite
Suddenly food doesn’t interest you.
You say, “My spirit is telling me to fast.”
Aunty, Brother—what your body is saying might be a kidney issue.
4. Pain by your side or lower ribs
You feel discomfort, then say,
“Chai, I really need to exercise more.”
5. Changes in urination
Your urine behaves like NEPA—today plenty, tomorrow small.
Sometimes it’s foamy like you drank Omo.
(Yes, Google and ChatGPT didn’t tell you this part clearly.)
6. Blood in urine
This one finally scared you—and brought you to the hospital.
👉 Bottom line:
No sign is too small or too big to check. If you notice any of these, don’t wait—visit the nearest hospital immediately. Early detection can save your kidneys and your life.
From
The Hospital That Cares,
Rose Specialist Hospital