What symptoms occurs if blood urea increases?
Chronic kidney disease can greatly impact your life as it gets worse (progresses). At first, the kidneys are still able to regulate the balance of fluids, salts, and waste products in your body. But as kidney function decreases, complications begin to develop. The number and severity of complications caused by chronic kidney disease increase as kidney function gets worse. If you are not able to control the disease, your kidney function will continue to get worse. When kidney function falls below a certain point, it is called kidney failure. Kidney failure has harmful effects throughout your body. It can cause serious heart, bone, and brain problems and make you feel very ill. After you develop kidney failure, either you will need to have dialysis or you will need a new kidney. Both choices have risks and benefits. Talk with your doctor to decide which would be best for you. Chronic kidney disease increases your risk of getting heart disease. For more information, see the topics Heart A
