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Chronic Kidney Disease

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Symptoms

Many people who develop chronic kidney disease don't have symptoms at first. This is known as the "silent" phase of the disease.

As your kidney function gets worse, you may:

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Glomerulosclerosis

Glomerulosclerosis refers to scarring or hardening of the glomeruli -- blood vessels located in the kidneys. The glomeruli filter the blood as it passes through the kidneys. They remove waste fluids that then leave the body as urine. Damaged glomeruli can't perform their job adequately. As a result, large amounts of protein from the blood leak into the urine rather than remaining in the bloodstream. This leads to a condition called proteinuria. Glomerulosclerosis can affect children and adults...

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Urinate less than normal.
Have swelling from fluid buildup in your tissues (edema).
Feel very tired.
Lose your appetite or have an unexpected weight loss.
Feel nauseated or vomit.
Be either very sleepy or unable to sleep.
Have headaches or trouble thinking straight.

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Last Updated: May 11, 2011

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