Headaches and Kidney Disease
How high blood pressure and kidney disease can cause headaches.
Last updated: 2026-09-24
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.