Stage 5 Kidney Failure: Man Shares 4 Symptoms He Noticed Before Getting Diagnosed With Illness
- A Nigerian man shared a video on TikTok after speaking about a disease he had been diagnosed with
- According to the young man, he was diagnosed with stage 5 kidney failure at the age of 26
- In an emotional video, he described the symptoms he experienced before the diagnosis
A man drew attention online after posting a video in which he spoke candidly about his experience with a serious health condition.
The clip detailed the warning signs he had noticed before learning he was down with kidney problems.
Source: TikTok
Kidney warrior shares symptoms he noticed
The man, who used the TikTok handle @Dan, explained that he had been diagnosed with stage five kidney failure when he was 26 years old.
He said he decided to share his story after people had repeatedly asked how the illness had developed, and he wanted others to be aware of the symptoms he had lived with for months without realising their meaning.
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In the video, he recalled that persistent nausea had been one of the earliest problems.
For a prolonged period, he found himself vomiting regularly, often several times in the morning after waking.
He initially thought the issue lay with his stomach or liver, particularly because alcohol had begun to make him feel ill almost immediately.
It was only after a visit to an urgent care centre that he had been given a different explanation.
He also described severe headaches that had been accompanied by overwhelming tiredness.
After attending classes during the day, he was frequently driven to a nearby car park and slept in his vehicle for hours before feeling able to continue.
Source: TikTok
He said this pattern had occurred almost daily for about a month, and even outside of those occasions he needed long naps at home several times each week.
Swelling in his feet and ankles had been another sign he had noticed shortly before seeking further medical attention.
He found that his toes and ankles would become noticeably swollen at night, to the point where movement was difficult.
At first, he attributed the swelling to a pair of shoes he thought were too small, but he later understood that it had been connected to his underlying condition.
The final symptom he mentioned was extremely high blood pressure.
He recounted going to urgent care after repeated vomiting and being told that his readings were dangerously elevated.
Medical staff had advised him to go to the emergency department immediately, where tests had confirmed that his kidneys had failed.
Despite the gravity of the situation, he closed the video with a note of optimism.
He said he was managing and was determined to recover, adding that he had faith he would overcome the illness.
Reactions as kidney warrior shares his experience
TikTok users reacted to his post in the comments section.
@Raquel Gettys said:
"I hope you get better soon. Change that diet. Cabbage greens broccoli green beans, cauliflower lots of vegetables and water fruit watermelon honeydew melon, lots of water lots of coconut water hydration."
@indybeliever said:
"I think high blood pressure made my kidneys fail. I recently had a transplant. Are you a candidate?"
@Anna commented:
"My sister didn't find out till stage 5 she got swollen and took her to hospital she had high blood pressure and diabetes also."
@Mymy said:
"I work in kidney care and occasionally I see individuals in their 20s and 30s on dialysis, definitely scares me. Keeping you in my prayers! You got this."
@Megan reacted:
"I had so many symptoms for years, and never even thought anything of it, I didn’t even realise I had high BP, or the fact I’d be sick so often took no notice, I had a transplant 6 months ago, was on dialysis 3.5 years."
@Featha P added:
"I have PKD which has caused my liver to also form massive cysts. Does anyone in your family have kidney disease? I ask because The only reason I stayed on top of my health is because my mom had PKD, her mom had it, my sister had it and my niece has it so I do blood work 4x a year when I see my nephrologist. Hopefully you’re getting the best of care. Stay strong and when you get your new kidney, remember to live life to the fullest!"
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Lady whose kidneys failed speaks about condition
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a young Nigerian lady whose kidneys failed shared a video on TikTok speaking about one of the reasons it happened.
In the now-viral video, she spoke at length about her health and advised people against making the same mistake she made.
Source: Legit.ng
