Graham Murray, from Levenshulme (UK), was shocked to learn that he had kidney failure at the age of 27 and would have to undergo dialysis, according to the Express .
At first, he ignored his symptoms, but eventually went to see a doctor.
Doctors initially dismissed his condition as “not serious” but after noticing his blood pressure was alarmingly high, they sent him to the emergency room. Further tests revealed Graham was suffering from kidney failure, according to Express.
He said he was shocked when informed of his condition.
Headaches and inability to concentrate are signs of kidney failure caused by high blood pressure.
"I had headaches, swollen ankles, difficulty breathing and difficulty walking. But I delayed seeing a doctor because I thought it would get better," said Mr. Graham.
After being diagnosed by a doctor, Mr. Graham began dialysis.
After 2 years of dialysis, Graham successfully received a kidney transplant, and his kidney donor was none other than his mother.
Graham now has to use immunosuppressant drugs to maintain the health of his transplanted kidney. Since then, he has worked for Kidney Research UK and actively participated in fundraising activities to raise funds for the organization.
Why are headaches associated with kidney failure?
Headaches and inability to concentrate are signs of kidney failure caused by high blood pressure.
As high blood pressure progresses, a person may experience greater pressure in the arteries in the skull, which can lead to headaches, according to Healthline .
Additionally, when toxins build up in the body due to improper kidney function, it can affect the brain and lead to confusion.
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