CKD stands for Chronic Kidney Disease. It’s a long-term condition where the kidneys gradually lose their function over time. Your kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from your blood, and when they don't work properly, waste can build up and cause serious health problems. Here are the common symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)—though keep in mind that in the early stages, CKD might not cause noticeable symptoms at all. Early Symptoms (often subtle): Fatigue or weakness Trouble concentrating Poor appetite Sleep problems Dry, itchy skin Frequent urination, especially at night As CKD progresses (more noticeable symptoms): Swelling in the ankles, feet, or hands (fluid retention) Foamy or bubbly urine (a sign of protein in urine) Blood in the urineHigh blood pressure Muscle cramps, especially at night Shortness of breath (if fluid builds up in the lungs) Nausea or vomiting Metallic taste in mouth or bad breath Paleness or cold intolerance Chest pain (in severe cases) Common Homeopathic Remedies Used in CKD 1. Apis MellificaIndicated when there’s edema (swelling), especially in the face or eyelids Patient may feel worse in warm rooms and better with cold applications Useful when urine is scanty or suppressed 2. Arsenicum Album Good for burning sensations, restlessness, and anxiety Often used in later stages with fatigue, shortness of breath, and extreme weakness May help with albuminuria (protein in urine) 3. Terebinthina (Turpentine) Used when there's blood in urine, foul-smelling urine, or nephritis Good for urinary tract irritation and early kidney inflammation 4. Berberis Vulgaris Suited for people with radiating pain in the kidney region Urine may have sediment or be cloudy Can help with sharp, stitching pains in kidneys 5. Mercurius Corrosivus Used in acute nephritis or bright red blood in urine Indicated when there's tenesmus (constant urge) of bladder or rectum 6. Cantharis For burning pain during urination, frequent urge, and inflammation of urinary tract May help when bladder symptoms are dominant Lifestyle + Monitoring Still Crucial Even with homeopathy, managing:Blood pressureBlood sugar (if diabetic)Diet (low sodium, protein control)Fluid intakeRegular lab tests (creatinine, GFR, urine tests)is essential to avoid CKD progression.