Why do I suddenly have end-stage renal failure without any symptoms?

Many people with chronic kidney disease will have no symptoms because the disease often doesn't cause problems until it reaches an advanced stage.

Kidney disease progresses from stage one to stage three without symptoms. For many people, the journey to kidney disease begins unexpectedly. While a heart attack can signal itself with relatively clear signs, kidney disease often comes on without warning. It’s only then that your doctor breaks the news: Your tests show you have kidney disease.

If detected early, medication and regular monitoring can help prevent the disease from progressing.

Kidney disease progressing from stage 1 to stage 3 is often difficult to recognize symptoms

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Why early stage kidney disease does not have any symptoms?

Why do people with kidney disease have no kidney pain, no problems urinating, no signs or symptoms at all?

Kidney disease often causes no symptoms in its early stages. This is because the body can often cope with a significant loss of kidney function, according to the UK's National Health Service ( NHS ) website.

Later stages of chronic kidney disease

Unfortunately, chronic kidney disease is silent until symptoms become apparent, when significant kidney damage has already occurred. Symptoms may not even be directly related to the kidneys, as the kidneys affect every organ in the body.

There are five stages of chronic kidney disease based on how much kidney function is lost. Most people are diagnosed in stage 3, which is when early symptoms like swelling or high blood pressure begin, according to the Mayo Clinic .

As the disease progresses to stage 4, symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, difficulty breathing, itching, and poor sleep become common.

Symptoms of kidney disease may include weight loss and loss of appetite, and swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands.

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Kidney disease has progressed to kidney failure

Several symptoms may develop if kidney disease is not detected early or has become severe.

Symptoms may include weight loss and loss of appetite, swelling of the ankles, feet or hands, shortness of breath, fatigue, blood in the urine, the need to urinate more often - especially at night, trouble sleeping (insomnia), itching, cramps, nausea, headaches and erectile dysfunction in men.

This stage is end-stage renal disease or established kidney failure. Eventually, dialysis or a kidney transplant may be needed.

When to seek medical advice

See your doctor if you have persistent or worrying symptoms that you think might be due to kidney disease.

If you have chronic kidney disease, get diagnosed as early as possible. Kidney disease can be diagnosed with blood and urine tests.

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