How do I know if my kidney disease is getting worse?

Some symptoms are gradual, whereas others come quickly, therefore it’s vital to get the tests done and always stay in touch with your doctor to manage your kidney disease, even though you are feeling fine.

Here’s what to look out for:

o   Lower Back Pain Or Flank Pain

o   Fatigue Or Weakness

o   Swelling, Particularly In Your Hands Or Feet, Or Beneath Your Eyes

o   A Bad Taste in  Mouth

o   Feeling Cold

o   Poor Concentration

o   Shortness Of Breath

o   Itching Skin

o   Cramping In Hands And Legs

o   Nausea /vomiting

These symptoms are proof that you might be developing secondary conditions as a result of your kidney damage. These conditions will include:

o   Anemia

o   Anemia is a low amount of hemoglobin or lack of healthy red blood cells that are responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body.

o   Symptoms of anemia embody fatigue, dizziness, and pale skin.

o   Mineral and bone disorder

o   Bone mineral density is reduced due to an imbalance in calcium and phosphate

o   Symptoms might embody pain in your bones and joints

o   Fluid overload

o   Fluid overload happens once your kidneys can not maintain the correct quantity of fluids and there's fluid accumulation in your body.

o   Symptoms might embody swelling, particularly in your feet and legs, weight gain, and shortness of breath.

o   Metabolic acidosis

o   Metabolic acidosis happens when acid builds up in your body because your kidneys aren't functioning properly.

o   Symptoms might embody headaches, dizziness, nausea, and loss of appetite

Be sure to talk to your doctor concerning any new or worsening symptoms, or if you believe you're developing a secondary condition as a result of a worsening disease

Symptoms of worsening kidney disease are different for every person. Your laboratory test results, together with eGFR and simple protein values, will facilitate establishing your stage of kidney damage and tracking its progression.