When to call your physician while living with kidney failure

Here are a few examples of when you should contact your physician while living with kidney failure.

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For those living with kidney failure, there are a few things you should be mindful of. [MUSIC PLAYING]

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If you notice any of these symptoms, call your health care provider. You notice a change in the amount of urine

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you are producing, if you feel the symptoms of a bladder infection. These are things like urinating more frequently,

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often accompanied with a burning sensation. A bladder infection may also cause you to experience difficulty while starting to urinate,

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and you may notice blood in your urine. If you have worsening nausea and/or vomiting,

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if you notice new or a change in swelling such as in your legs, feet, or hands, if you feel confused, dizzy,

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or feel like you are about to faint, if you notice a significant change in weight, ask your health care provider for limits.

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You should also call your health care provider if you experience any issues with your medications. Certain symptoms, however, may require

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immediate medical attention. If you have kidney failure and have at any point lost consciousness, you should call 911 right away.