What Are Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease

Similar with many diseases, Chronic Kidney Disease in early stage also cause no symptoms. However, as the progression of this disease, kidney function becomes poorer and poorer and as a result of this, various symptoms appear gradually. The followings are the introduction about CKD symptoms and hope they are helpful for you to learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.

1. Foamy urine/ Frothy urine/ Bubbly urine

Foamy urine is the typical manifestation of proteinuria which is formed when excessive protein leak into urine. It is the essential symptom of Chronic Kidney Disease, but not everyone with protein in urine are certainly suffering kidney problem.

2. Frequent urge of urinating at nigh

Frequent urge of urinating at night also can be a spell of Chronic Kidney Disease.

3. Blood in urine

In some cases of Chronic Kidney Disease, especially in case of Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Cyst and IgA Nephropathy, patients may suffer from blood in urine. Long-term blood urine symptom affect blood supply, and therefore cause other symptoms.

4. Fatigue

In cases of Chronic Kidney Disease, fatigue usually occurs as the result of Anemia. Anemia is a medical condition in which erythrocyte country is lower than the normal value. Red blood cell is in charge of bringing oxygens to each part of our body, so when red blood cell count is lower, we feel tired easily.

5. Swelling/Edema

Swelling, also can be called edema, can be the primary reason for some Chronic Kidney Disease patients to go to hospital for examination. With swelling symptom, patients always are asked to limit protein intake and salt intake.

6. Elevated blood pressure

Chronic Kidney Disease patients may found they have suddenly increased blood pressure. Although in many cases of CKD, high blood pressure increases as a symptom, it in turn accelerates the progression of this disease. Therefore, keeping blood pressure under control is very beneficial for CKD patients.

Chronic Kidney Disease is the progressive loose of kidney function and with different kinds of CKD, patients may suffer from different symptoms. The above are leading symptoms of CKD. If you want to know more details, welcome to leave message to us and we will try our best to help you solve problem.