Signs of CKD

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Signs of CKD

Chronic kidney disease can be silent and painless. There are usually no symptoms until 80% of kidney function is gone.

Kidney disease can go unnoticed, especially in its early stages, simply because it does not produce any visible symptoms (asymptomatic). The best way to check the condition of your kidneys is to ask your healthcare provider to prescribe routine kidney function tests.

At this point symptoms may start to show and can include:

  • Foaming, bloody (resembling cola or tea) or cloudy urine
  • Edema (swelling)
  • Nocturia (having to pee during the night)
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Persistent, ongoing itching
  • Bone or joint pain
  • Decreased urine output (less than 2 cups per day)
  • Shortness of breath
  • Urine trouble, mousseuse ou sanguinolente (qui fait penser à du coca-cola ou du thé)
  • Œdème (enflure)
  • Nycturie (obligation de se lever la nuit pour uriner)

Signes tardifs de maladie rénale :

  • Nausées et vomissements.
  • Démangeaisons constantes et tenaces
  • Douleurs osseuses ou articulaires
  • Diminution de la production d’urine (moins de 2 tasses par jour)
  • Enflure généralisée
  • Difficulté à respirer

What happens when kidneys aren’t working well?

Water builds up in the body

  • Harder to breathe
  • Swelling
  • Heart beats faster
  • Blood pressure goes up
  • Weight gain

Wastes build up in the blood

  • Tired
  • Weak
  • Nauseated
  • Forgetful
  • Itchiness
  • Problems sleeping
  • Loss of appetite

High Blood Pressure

  • Severe headache
  • Fatigue or confusion
  • Vision Problems
  • Chest Pain
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • Irregular Heartbeat

Not Making Enough Red Blood Cells

  • Tired
  • Low Energy

Mineral Imbalance

  • Heart Problems
  • Weak Bones
  • Joint Pain and Swelling