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Kidney health
Risk self-check

I often eat salty foods, such as pickled or processed foods, fast food or heavily seasoned dishes.

I often drink sugary beverages, soft drinks, milk tea or other high-sugar drinks.

I often eat fried, grilled or highly processed foods.

I often eat large amounts of meat, seafood or high-protein foods.

I do not drink enough water each day, or often forget to drink water.

I often stay up late or sleep for fewer than six hours a night.

I experience prolonged stress, anxiety or emotional tension.

I rarely exercise, or exercise fewer than three times a week.

I smoke or am regularly exposed to second-hand smoke.

I drink alcohol often or sometimes drink excessively.

I often take painkillers, anti-inflammatory medicines or other non-prescription medicines.

I have diabetes, high blood sugar or a family history of diabetes.

I have high or elevated blood pressure, or a family history of high blood pressure.

I am overweight, have noticeable abdominal fat or rarely manage my weight.

A family member has had kidney disease or kidney stones, or has needed dialysis.

I often feel tired, weak or unable to concentrate.

My urine output has noticeably decreased or is much lower than before.

I need to urinate more often than usual, especially at night.

My urine is often foamy and the foam takes a long time to disappear.

My urine has become noticeably darker, cloudy or unusually smelly.

I have noticed red or pink urine, or suspected blood in my urine.

I often have swelling around my eyes, face, hands or ankles.

My shoes or rings often feel tight and I notice swelling.

I often have aching, discomfort or pain in my lower back or kidney area.

I often have dry or itchy skin, or unexplained skin peeling.

I often feel nauseous, have a poor appetite or feel unwell after eating.

I often have muscle cramps, weak legs or body aches.

I have trouble sleeping, feel excessively sleepy or have noticeably reduced daytime alertness.

Recently I have had difficulty breathing, chest tightness or shortness of breath after activity.

A health check has shown elevated creatinine, a low eGFR or abnormal protein in my urine.