10 signs you may have chronic kidney disease

10 signs you may have chronic kidney disease (CKD)

1. Urinary symptoms – especially passing more urine at night
2. High blood pressure – it can be very high – over 180/110
3. Shortness of breath and ankle swelling– you need to see a doctor soon. These are red flag symptoms
4. Tiredness
5. Pain
6. Muscle weakness
7. Not being hungry
8. Itching
9. Poor concentration and sleeping
10. Other (non-specific) – including a feeling of deep cold, leg cramps and restless legs.

Note. If you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor, and have your kidney function measure – with a blood test for GFR/creatinine.

Summary

We have described 10 signs you may have chronic kidney disease (CKD). We hope it has been helpful.

Other resource

10 symptoms of CKD (longer article)

Last Reviewed on 5 April 2024