Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidneys are damaged and do not function properly. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are located just below the rib cage on both sides of the spine. They perform several important functions that affect almost every system in the body. Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms The symptoms of chronic kidney disease depend on how advanced the condition is and whether other disorders are present. Early stages of chronic kidney disease may cause no symptoms at all, but later stages can cause a variety of problems including fatigue, weakness and swelling in the legs or abdomen. People with CRF may also experience muscle cramps or pain in their arms and legs due to poor circulation. They may urinate frequently during the day or night, have trouble concentrating and forgetful at times. In extreme cases, symptoms can include nausea and vomiting along with itching all over your body that’s worse at night time (called pruritus). Common Chro...