2. Shortness of Breath
Patients dealing with CKD, (chronic kidney disease,) may notice that they start to develop shortness of breath symptoms when walking up stairs or during physical activity which causes strain on their cardiovascular system.
As a result, they may attribute this symptom to a lung infection of some other disease. Medical science is still unclear as to how this shortness of breath symptoms occurs in people affected by CKD. However, shortness of breath is a serious condition to deal with and may be a sign of a severe underlying health problem triggered by your kidney disease.
When you notice signs of shortness of breath, its best to stop what you’re doing and take a rest, breathe deeply and control your exhalation, this will help you regain control of your breathing. Please take note of the activity you were doing when the attack happens, and report it to your doctor on your next scheduled appointment.