Symptoms Of Chronic Renal Failure

Chronic renal failure or CRF is a condition that follows chronic kidney disease, which is a serious medical condition that slowly destroys the kidneys. When a person is inflicted with kidney disease he or she is at a heightened risk of additional circulatory issues inclusive of many kinds of cardiovascular disease. As kidney disease progresses over time it will trigger irreversible damage to renal tissue that soon leads to a decrease in overall kidney function. Since February 2002 an official classification of the various stages that manifest as a result of kidney disease has been made public. It details the level of damages in relation to the specified stage of the disease.

Stage 1: Kidney Functions regularly but sign of underlying problem is evident in urine along with a few other irregularities that will denote probable kidney disease. GFR (90+)

Stage 2: Kidney function is reduced slightly, at this stage the disease is considered as mild with the potential for progressive deterioration GFR (60-89 )

Stage 3: Kidney function is moderately impaired GFR (30-59 )

Stage 4: Kidney function is severely impaired and borders on renal failure GFR (15-29 )

Stage 5: Kidney function has completely subsided, will not function effectively by itself without medical treatment. This is end stage kidney failure or established renal failure (GFR <15 )

The begining stages of kidney disease in particular stage one and two, the GFR will not be the standalone method of diagnosis as this will be incomplete because of its limitations in determining the disease in its starting stages. Other anomalies will have to be present, in addition to further screening tests that will be used to complete diagnosis. Tests will include of a blood test and an imaging test.

Once a person is suspected of having endstage kidney disease or chronic renal failure then he or she will require intensive medical treatment. It is possible to be affected by the disease and maintain a level of wellness, however, it will inextricably cause the kidneys to stop functioning sooner or later. The main aim of an accurate diagnostic system and treatment is to stop it from deteriorating. While the disease is not reversible, there are procedures that can be used to slow or stop the development of the disease.

The problem with renal disease is that it can stay relatively dormant in the body while slowly killing the kidneys. Once the disease reaches chronic renal failure the possibility for reduced functioning is significantly increased. It can take months or years for the disease to progress until it reaches endstage chronic renal failure. However, when it reaches that point the individual will have to go on dialysis or have a kidney transplant performed immediately. Two common risk factors for developing the disease are diabetes and hypertension. In the scenario that either are controlled the disease can still developed once it has been established in renal tissue.

There are a few signs and symptoms that may suggest that an individual is afflicted with the disease however it is also possible to experience no symptoms.

Symptoms include:

Poor appetite

Nausea and vomiting

Tiredness

Fluid retention or Edema (swollen ankles)

Itchiness

Cramps

Restless legs

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