People often display no symptoms during the early stages of kidney disease which can make it easy to miss. It’s often spotted during blood and urine tests that are being carried out for unrelated reasons.
Advanced stages of kidney disease can cause symptoms including:
- Fatigue
- Swollen ankles, feet and hands
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Itching
Kidney disease isn’t usually a standalone condition – it’s often caused by other conditions putting strain on your kidneys. These may include:
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- Urine infections
- Conditions causing kidney inflammation
The risk of developing kidney disease increases with age. It’s also more likely to occur in people who are of black or South Asian origin.
People who are at higher risk of developing kidney failure may decide to have regular blood and urine tests so that any abnormalities can be detected early.
There are five stages of kidney disease, which are categorised by your e-GFR level:
- Stage one: Normal kidney function with signs of disease
- Stage two: Slightly reduced kidney function
- Stage three: Moderately reduced kidney function
- Stage four: Severely reduced kidney function
- Stage five: End-stage kidney disease
Our consultant nephrologists will assess the severity of your kidney disease and create a tailored treatment plan to help you manage the condition. Many cases of kidney disease can be kept under control through medication and lifestyle changes.
Clinical interests: General nephrology, hypertension, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and renal transplantation.
Languages spoken: English
Clinical interests: General nephrology, glomerular disease, hypertension, renovascular disease, acute and chronic renal failure, and renal transplantation.
Languages spoken: English
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