SYMPTOMS OF CKD

The kidneys perform one of the finest balancing acts in nature. The relative acidity or alkalinity of a liquid is measured as its pH. To be healthy, our bodies demand that the blood stays within a narrow range of pH, slightly alkaline, but close to neutral. The kidneys help the blood to maintain its equilibrium by providing a buffer solution-one that will compensate for any rise or fall in levels of acid or base caused by diet or stress. In addition, your kidneys function as glands, producing two vital hormones: renin, which helps control blood pressure, and EPO, which plays a key role in helping to regulate oxygen levels in the blood. It is no wonder that kidney disease can lead to such a variety of symptoms.

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