Symptoms of Kidney Disease
Symptoms of chronic kidney disease appear gradually as the kidneys deteriorate over time. Decreased kidney function can lead to fluid, waste accumulation or electrolyte imbalance in the body. Symptoms vary in severity and may include:
- Nausea
- Vomit
- Loss of Apetitie
- Fatigue and weekness
- Sleep Disturbance
- Muscle Spasms
- Change in Urinary Frequency
- Swelling in Feet and ankels
- Difficulty controlling high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Difficulty breathing due to fluid accumulation in the lungs
- Chest pain due to accumulation of fluid around the lining of the heart
- Skin dryness, Itching
Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD)
Also known as chronic kidney failure
Kidney function gradually starts decreasing:
- As chronic kidney disease progresses, dangerous levels of fluids, electrolytes, and waste can accumulate in the body.
- During the early stages of chronic kidney disease, individuals may experience minimal signs or symptoms, often remaining unaware of the condition until it becomes more advanced.
- The main goal of treating chronic kidney disease is usually to slow the progression of kidney damage by finding the underlying cause.
- However, even when the cause is controlled, kidney damage may continue to progress.
Ultimately, chronic kidney disease can develop into end stage kidney failure, a condition that is life-threatening without intervention such as dialysis or a kidney transplant.