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Is Extreme Drowsiness A Symptom Of CKD5?

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Question : Extreme sleep common with CKD 5
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Answered by Dr. Sree Bhushan Raju (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Extreme sleepiness is not common with Ckd 5. A generalised lethargy which causes slight drowsiness is common. it's better to get evaluated for hypothyroidism. Also high magnesium can produce such a condition. underlying occult sepsis ( infection) can lead to excess drowsiness. As you are having aneurysm in the brain , better to get evaluated for any leakage from the aneurysm.

This is associated with poly cystic kidney disease . with such a family history and hypertension, possibility of PKD is high.

You can check creatinine now. infact a change in diurnal pattern of sleep is common in stage 5 of CKD which is probably the indication for the initiation of dialysis.

Hope it helps.
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Is Extreme Drowsiness A Symptom Of CKD5?

Brief Answer: No Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Extreme sleepiness is not common with Ckd 5. A generalised lethargy which causes slight drowsiness is common. it's better to get evaluated for hypothyroidism. Also high magnesium can produce such a condition. underlying occult sepsis ( infection) can lead to excess drowsiness. As you are having aneurysm in the brain , better to get evaluated for any leakage from the aneurysm. This is associated with poly cystic kidney disease . with such a family history and hypertension, possibility of PKD is high. You can check creatinine now. infact a change in diurnal pattern of sleep is common in stage 5 of CKD which is probably the indication for the initiation of dialysis. Hope it helps.