Chronic Kidney Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Edema
Edema is the name for a condition where fluids have accumulated to at the bottom of the body, resulting in swollen feet and ankles. The condition is not serious in itself, although it can cause some discomfort when it comes to footwear not fitting properly.
There are numerous potential causes of edema, and one of them is chronic kidney disease. Malfunctioning kidneys can cause the body to retain more fluids due to inability of the kidneys to process the fluids and also from sodium retention. Some causes of edema can be quite serious, including chronic kidney disease, so the symptom should be investigated.
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