Kidney

Your kidneys serve an important role for you. They filter your blood, help with blood pressure and also stimulate red blood cell growth. If you’re having kidney problems, our nephrologists and urologists are here to help.

At Banner Health, you have access to specialized treatments and a team who will work with you to keep your kidneys healthy. We’re dedicated to making sure you fully understand your medical care and that you have the support you need. 

Signs and Symptoms of Kidney Issues

Symptoms of kidney-related problems can be non-specific. If you’re experiencing any of the following, you’ll want to schedule an appointment with your doctor: 

• Breathing trouble or bad breath
• Feeling fatigued, tired, nausea, vomiting, trouble concentrating or dizziness
• Itching
• Swelling in the legs, ankles, feet, face and/or hands
• Tasting food differently or loss of appetite
• Feeling pressure while urinating, having difficulty urinating or needing to urinate frequently overnight
• Foaming, bubbling or frothy urine, or urine with traces of blood
• Urinating less often or in smaller amounts with dark-colored urine
• Urinating more often or in greater amounts with pale or light-colored urine