Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD)
You may wonder how you can have CKD and feel fine. Our kidneys have a greater capacity to do their job than is needed to keep us healthy. For example, you can donate one kidney and remain healthy. You can also have kidney damage without any symptoms because, despite the damage, your kidneys are still doing enough work to keep you feeling well. For many people, the only way to know if you have kidney disease is to get your kidneys checked with blood and urine tests.

As kidney disease gets worse, a person may have swelling, called edema. Edema happens when the kidneys can’t get rid of extra fluid and salt. Edema can occur in the legs, feet, or ankles, and less often in the hands or face.

Symptoms of advanced CKD
chest pain
dry skin
itching or numbness
feeling tired
headaches
increased or decreased urination
loss of appetite
muscle cramps
nausea
shortness of breath
sleep problems
trouble concentrating
vomiting
weight loss