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Headaches and Kidney Disease
How high blood pressure and kidney disease can cause headaches.
Last updated: 24/9/2026
High blood pressure, which is closely linked to kidney disease, is a common cause of headaches.
What to do
Check your blood pressure and report persistent or severe headaches to your doctor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are headaches a symptom of kidney disease?
Indirectly, through high blood pressure — which is why checking blood pressure matters.
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