New Delhi, March 12 -- Kidney disease is often called a "silent condition" because symptoms may remain subtle in the early stages. However, experts say that certain physical changes - especially in the legs - can sometimes act as warning signs that the kidneys are under stress.

According to Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant in Nephrology and Kidney Transplant at Aster Whitefield Hospital, several leg-related symptoms may indicate underlying kidney problems and should not be ignored.

One of the most common signs of kidney dysfunction is swelling in the lower limbs, medically known as peripheral oedema. This occurs when excess fluid accumulates in body tissues.

Healthy kidneys help remove excess salt and water from the body through urine...