Does low functioning kidneys cause toe fungus?
On One Hand: Low Kidney Function Does Not Cause Toe FungusMost fungal infections of the toenails are caused by a group of related fungi called dermatophytes, according to the Mayo Clinic. In some cases, molds or yeasts may cause toenail infections. Fungus on the toes themselves (athlete’s foot) also stems from dermatophyte infection, according to the Merck Manuals Online Medical Library.On the Other: Low Kidney Function Can Affect the FeetPeople with advanced chronic kidney disease—a condition marked by low kidney function—can experience swelling of the feet, along with swelling of the hands, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC). In most cases, people with early-stage chronic kidney disease do not experience any obvious symptoms.Bottom LineAlthough low kidney function can affect the feet in its advanced stages, it does not cause fungal infections of the toes.
