Signs and Symptoms of Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)


In Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), patient's kidneys are moderately impaired. Due to the decline of kidney function, a large amount of metabolic waste products accumulate in blood causing a series of symptoms as follows:
1. Hypertension, or high blood pressure
Renal high blood pressure usually occurs in stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Reasons: As a lot of fluid can not be excreted from body, it will cause increased blood flow which can attribute to high blood pressure. In addition, the kidneys can not secrete renin which can regulate blood pressure.
2. Anemia
Anemia is one of common symptoms of stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). In this stage, a mass of urmic toxins accumulate in blood which can shorten the life expectancy of the red blood cells. Moreover, the patients often are accompanied by poor appetite, anemia and nausea etc so the patients can not get efficient raw materials of blood.
3. Fatigue
For anemia, the patients usually feel quite tired and have no energy.
4. Fluid retention
For moderate kidney damage in stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), the kidneys lose their ability to control how much fluid stays in the body. The patients may notice swelling in their lower legs, hands or face around the eyes. With too much fluid, they could even suffer from short breath.
5. Urination changes
The urine may be filled with foams if there is protein in it. Also the urine may become red, tea-colored or brown for red blood cells if it contains red blood cells.
6. Sleep disorder
In stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), the patients usually suffer from sleep disorder and may keep awake all the night. Itching, muscle or restless legs are mainly attributable to this problem.
The above article has introduced the main symptoms of stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). If you have one or several symptoms above, you are recommended to find their relevant measures to deal with them.

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