When Should You Speak With a Doctor?
Consider medical evaluation if you have persistent skin symptoms together with signs such as:
* Swelling in the feet or ankles
* Puffy eyes
* Foamy urine
* Significant changes in urination
* Persistent fatigue
* Unexplained nausea
* Muscle cramps
* Shortness of breath
* High blood pressure
Persistent widespread itching that has no obvious skin cause also deserves evaluation.
## When Is Swelling More Concerning?
Swelling related to kidney problems can occur when the body retains excess salt and fluid.
NIDDK notes that kidney-related edema commonly affects the legs, feet, and
