Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney failure, is characterised by a progressive loss of kidney function. Wastes and excess fluids in your blood are filtered by your kidneys and excreted in your urine. Advanced chronic kidney disease can result in dangerously high levels of fluid, electrolytes, and wastes in your body.
Symptoms Of Chronic Kidney Disease
If kidney damage progresses slowly, signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease develop over time. Chronic Kidney disease can result in a build-up of fluid or waste, as well as electrolyte imbalances. Depending on the severity, kidney function loss can result in:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Appetite loss
- Weakness and fatigue
- Sleep issues
- Urinating more or less Reduced mental acuity
- Cramps in the muscles
- Foot and ankle swelling
- Itchy, dry skin
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) that is difficult to control
- Shortness of breath if fluid accumulates in the lungs when fluid accumulates around the heart's lining, it can cause chest pain.
