What are the symptoms of CKD?
Signs and symptoms of kidney disease may include:
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue and weakness
- Anemia
- Hormonal dysfunction such as low testosterone levels, low levels of estrogen, vitamin D3 deficiency
- Blood chemistry (electrolyte) abnormalities such as:
Hypercalcemia (A sudden rise in calcium levels in your blood)
Hyperkalemia (A sudden rise in potassium levels in your blood)
Hyperphosphatemia
Uremia: People with advanced kidney failure may develop a group of symptoms referred to as uremia. The symptoms of uremia include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. By lowering the amount of protein you consume you are decreasing your urea.