Who is affected by CKD?
It is estimated 20 million Americans have CKD. Another 20 million are at risk for developing CKD, and many don’t even know it. High blood pressure and diabetes may be damaging your kidneys without symptoms. High blood pressure and diabetes are the two leading causes of kidney failure. Anyone can develop kidney disease. Age nor race matters. If you have high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney disease, you are at a greater risk of developing the disease. Minorities: African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans are at an increased risk of developing the disease. Symptoms Most people don’t have any symptoms early in the disease. Once the disease progresses, the symptoms can include the following: • Feeling weak • Loss of appetite • A metallic taste in the mouth or ammonia breath • Not sleeping • Swelling of the feet and ankles • Have dry, itchy skin • Have muscle cramping at night • Have puffiness around your eyes, especially in the morning • Need to urinate mor
