While the only definitive way to diagnose a kidney disease is to get confirmatory tests done, here are some early warning signs of kidney disease:

1. One of the early signs is the appearance of swelling over the ankles, feet or legs

2. Periorbital Edema

3. Weakness

4. Decreased appetite

5. Early morning nausea and vomiting

6. Anemia

7. Changes in urine frequency

8. Foamy urine or blood in urine

9. Dry and itchy skin

10. Backache or lower abdomen pain