Chronic kidney disease (CKD) does not cause problems in early stages. As it worsens, it may result in:
- Feeling weak or tired
- Trouble sleeping
- Swelling of the feet and ankles
- Lack of hunger
- Passing urine more often, especially at night
- Muscle cramps when sleeping
- Nausea
- Itching
- Breathing problems
- A metal taste in the mouth
- Chest pain
- Confusion
- Hiccups
- Irritability
- Problems focusing
- Lower sex drive
- Menstrual problems
- Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
References
Chronic kidney disease. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/genitourinary-disorders/chronic-kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease. Accessed April 6, 2022.
Chronic kidney disease. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd. Accessed April 6, 2022.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD). Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: https://familydoctor.org/condition/chronic-kidney-disease-ckd. Accessed April 6, 2022.
Overview of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/overview-of-chronic-kidney-disease-ckd-in-adults. Accessed April 6, 2022.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
- Review Date: 11/2021
- Update Date: 04/07/2022