SIGNS AND SYPTOMS OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

 

In the early stages, there may be no signs at all. However as the disease progresses the patient may experience:

 

- tiredness
- an increased need to urinate, particularly at night
- swollen feet, ankles or hands due to water retention
- breathlessness
- blood or protein in the urine
- itchy skin
- loss of appetite
- nausea, vomiting
- an inability to get or maintain an erection
- headaches
- disturbed sleep patterns
- poor blood clotting
- restless legs syndrome