26/12/2025
Many people with CKD ask, “Doctor, I eat well… then why am I losing strength?”
The truth is, muscle loss in CKD isn’t always about poor diet. It happens because of changes inside the body.
As kidney function drops, acid builds up, chronic inflammation increases, protein isn’t used efficiently, and key hormones that support muscle strength start falling. Together, these silently break down muscles over time — even when you’re eating properly.
That’s why managing muscle loss in CKD needs more than just food. Controlling acid load, reducing inflammation, choosing the right kind of protein, adding gentle resistance exercise, and getting early nephrology guidance can make a real difference.
Protecting your muscles means protecting your strength, independence, and quality of life.
[Dr Satyanarayana Garre, Nephrologist, Internal medicine, Consultant Nephrologist, Transplant Physician, Intervention Nephrologist, kidney health, ckd, muscle loss, sarcopenia, muscle wasting, kidney disease, chronic kidney disease, inflammation, metabolic acidosis, protein metabolism, hormone imbalance, nephrology care, kidney health, strength loss, fatigue in ckd, quality of life]